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CVE-2026-85850

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1Operating systems
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.34%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 26% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in10.0.28000.3231Fixed versionCVE List
Published13 Oct 2026Updated 23 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

  • 10.0.28000.3231Windows 11 version 26H1CVE List

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Vendor and government advisories 1

Vendors that say their products are affected, and agencies that issued alerts. Check each for the fixed release of the product you run.

Reports 1

1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.

Description

Release of invalid pointer or reference in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Windows 11 version 26H1affected: 10.0.28000.0 before 10.0.28000.3231CVE List

References 1