Findings

CVE-2026-25171

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

Published Mar 10, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · microsoft windows 10 1607

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

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Timeline

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  1. Mar 10, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

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

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

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

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 1607version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 1809version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-25171

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-25171

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

    nvd.nist.gov

References

CVE-2026-25171 · ZeroDay Findings