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Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks
Microsoft has released fixes for a Windows SmartScreen vulnerability that allows an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges. Tracked as CVE-2026-85851, the flaw was disclosed on October 13, 2026, and carries a CVSS base score of 7.8. Microsoft rates it Important. The issue involves a use-after-free memory error and affects several Windows 11 […] The post Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Microsoft has released fixes for a Windows SmartScreen vulnerability that allows an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges. Tracked as CVE-2026-85851, the flaw was disclosed on October 13, 2026, and carries a CVSS base score of 7.8. Microsoft rates it Important. The issue involves a use-after-free memory error and affects…
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