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ZDI-26-606: Microsoft Windows Compatibility Appraiser Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

lowzdi_publishedPublished 2026-08-24

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0.

Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-606/