CVE-2026-42910
HIGHDescription
Out-of-bounds write in Windows Hotpatch Monitoring Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1 Score
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
Weakness Type (CWE)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 |
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