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CVE-2026-83999: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7CVE-2026-83999
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7
Published
2026-09-08
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83999

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-83999coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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