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mmc vulnerability
About this tag
The mmc vulnerability tag covers discussions about security flaws in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), a Windows component used for system administration. Content focuses on CVE-2026-27914, a local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability with low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The tag includes analysis of the vulnerability's risk level, patch urgency, and implications for enterprise IT administrators managing Windows environments. Recurring themes include privilege boundary failures, local attack vectors, and the need for timely patching to mitigate potential exploitation.
Microsoft has assigned CVE-2026-27914 to a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, and the timing matters as much as the label. The record indicates a local flaw with low attack complexity and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, which is...