CVE-2026-56643: DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- Who is affected
- Authorized users of Windows DirectX Graphics Kernel.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for privilege escalation.
- Action
- Apply the latest security patch for Windows DirectX Graphics Kernel.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56643
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-566430.31% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 23% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-56643 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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