Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2
CVE-2026-88073
Use after free in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26h1
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26h2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation)
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Windows Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-88073?
- CVE-2026-88073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-10-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-88073?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.