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CVE-2026-50315Patch(microsoft / windows_11_24h2)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_11_24h2 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Null pointer dereference in Windows Image Acquisition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-476

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_11_24h2
  • windows_11_25h2
  • windows_11_26h1
  • windows_server_2025

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-15); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2025

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Mentions · 2026-07-18: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-18: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-18: 107-1507-18
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse2 posts
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH SEVERITY: CVE-2026-50315 (CVSS 7.8) Null pointer dereference in Windows Image Acquisition enables local privilege escalation by authenticated attackers. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel #DFIR https://t.co/XutaM2TeJK

    Post summary

    A high‑severity Windows Image Acquisition null‑pointer vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑50315) enabling local privilege escalation was disclosed, with users urged to apply the patch immediately.

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  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🛡️ July Patch Tuesday fixes a Windows 11 image-handling flaw that could turn a local account into an admin. Patch now—because “just viewing images” shouldn’t come with a privilege upgrade. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50315-install-july-updates-to-fix-windows-11-wia-privilege-escalation.438419/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #WindowsServer2025 #PatchTuesday #Cve202650315 https://t.co/nDSvbu6qbY

    Post summary

    Microsoft released a July Patch Tuesday update that addresses CVE‑2026‑50315, a Windows 11 image‑handling privilege‑escalation flaw; users are urged to install the patch promptly.

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CPE platform detail7 entries

7 of 7 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025--x64

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