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CVE-2026-85880: Microsoft Windows Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call contains a heap-based buffer overflow that allows an attacker to elevate privileges locally. The source requires applying vendor mitigations and following CISA BOD 26-04 guidance and forensics triage requirements.

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Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
4/10
Global importance
4/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

Applying the vendor and CISA mitigation guidance is required to address this local privilege-elevation vulnerability.

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