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CVE-2026-73011

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

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A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Biometric Service can be exploited by an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally. This high-severity flaw poses a significant risk to systems utilizing biometric authentication features, and organizations leveraging these services should prioritize immediate patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-73011
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.24%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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