CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Biometric Service allows authorized attackers to escalate their privileges locally, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive system functions. Organizations using affected Windows products should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of local privilege escalation attacks.
CVE
CVE-2026-83988
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.31%
Windows
Original NVD Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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