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CVE-2026-58602: Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-58602
Use after free in Windows Kernel Mode Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: WindowsPrivilege escalation
What
A use after free vulnerability in Windows Kernel Mode Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected
Authorized users of Windows are affected by this vulnerability.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for exploitation of this vulnerability.
Action
Users should apply the latest updates for Windows.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.8
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58602

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.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-58602coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for Windows Kernel-Mode Driver

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