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CVE-2026-50688Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-416

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

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

  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2012windows_server_2016windows_server_2019

2 versions affected across 12 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 107-15
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Another Win32k kernel bug lets local attackers climb to admin via use-after-free. July 14 updates patch it—because “Important” is Microsoft-speak for “please reboot now.” https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50688-win32k-eop-install-july-14-windows-updates.438633/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #Win32KVulnerability #PatchTuesday #Cve202650688 https://t.co/LRrD2XZrU4

    Post summary

    The post announces that CVE‑2026‑50688, a Win32k use‑after‑free bug enabling local privilege escalation, was patched in the July 14 Windows security update, requiring a reboot.

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CPE platform detail13 entries

13 of 13 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607---
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809---
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2---
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2---
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2---
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2---
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012r2--
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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