PT-2026-112742 · Microsoft · Windows Management Instrumentation
CVE-2026-85362
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Published
2026-10-13
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Updated
2026-10-14
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 Management Instrumentation (affected versions not specified)
Description
An authorized attacker can elevate privileges locally due to the release of an invalid pointer or reference within the Windows Management Instrumentation component. This issue occurs when the system incorrectly manages memory references, potentially allowing a user with limited permissions to gain higher-level access.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
LPE
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows Management Instrumentation