PT-2026-112412 · Microsoft · Windows Setup Files Cleanup+1
CVE-2026-83510
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Published
2026-10-13
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Updated
2026-10-16
CVSS v3.1
7.0
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows Setup Files Cleanup (affected versions not specified)
Description
A time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition exists in Windows Setup Files Cleanup. This occurs when a program checks the state of a resource before using it, but the state changes between the check and the use. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges locally.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
LPE
Time Of Check To Time Of Use
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows Setup Files Cleanup