PT-2026-58124 · Microsoft · Windows Secure Kernel Mode

Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14 · CVE-2026-42982

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows Secure Kernel Mode (affected versions not specified)

Description Improper validation of consistency within input in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1288

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-42982

Affected Products

Windows Secure Kernel Mode

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42982 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42982 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/windowsforum/status/2077079966450139234 · Twitter Post