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ZDI-26-540: (Pwn2Own) Microsoft Windows win32kfull Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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ZDI discloses CVE-2026-65776, a Pwn2Own win32kfull use-after-free in Windows enabling local information disclosure, CVSS 6.5.

ZDI-26-540 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Windows win32kfull, demonstrated at Pwn2Own, that allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 6.5, tracked as CVE-2026-65776.

  • Use-after-free in Microsoft Windows win32kfull
  • Local information disclosure requiring prior code execution
  • Demonstrated at Pwn2Own, CVSS 6.5, tracked as CVE-2026-65776

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSFlagsAffectedExposurePublished
CVE-2026-65776
Use after free in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Use after free in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

NVD description · AI analysis pending
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  • microsoft windows 11 24h2
  • microsoft windows 11 25h2
  • microsoft windows 11 26h1
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-65776.

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