Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window
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NVD description
Improper access control in Windows Audio Compression Manager (ACM) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
STABLE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
2 versions affected across 12 products
| Date | Total | Labels |
|---|
| 2026-07-15 | 1 | Patch1 |
| 2026-07-26 | 1 | Disclosure1 |
Honored to be acknowledged by Microsoft for the responsible disclosure of CVE-2026-50351. Grateful to the @msftsecresponse (MSRC). Looking forward to contributing more to cybersecurity. #Microsoft #MSRC #CVE #CyberSecurity #AliToni https://t.co/jsVp8LRHBX
Post summary
The tweet notes Microsoft’s acknowledgment of a responsible disclosure of CVE-2026-50351, with no further technical or exploitation details provided.
🪟 Windows Audio Compression had an elevation-of-privilege flaw, because apparently even sound effects need admin rights. KB5101650 patches CVE-2026-50351—install it before attackers find the volume knob. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50351-fixed-in-kb5101650-for-windows-11-july-14.438357/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PrivilegeEscalation #PatchTuesday https://t.co/iXffpw8MoV
Post summary
The post announces that Ken 2026‑50351, an elevation‑of‑privilege flaw affecting Windows Audio Compression, is fixed by KB5101650 and directs readers to a forum thread for discussion.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1607 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1607 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1809 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1809 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2012 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2012 | r2 | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2016 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2019 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2022 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2025 | - | - | - |