CVE-2026-27924: Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-27924?

windows 10 21h2: upgrade to 10.0.19044.7184; windows 10 22h2: upgrade to 10.0.19045.7184; windows 11 23h2: upgrade to 10.0.22631.6936. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-27924 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27924 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-27924 affect?

CVE-2026-27924 affects windows 10 21h2, windows 10 22h2, windows 11 23h2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-27924?

Priority 38/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-27924 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting windows 10 21h2, windows 10 22h2, windows 11 23h2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows 10 21h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.19044.7184

Fixed in: 10.0.19044.7184

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 10 22h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.19045.7184

Fixed in: 10.0.19045.7184

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 11 23h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.22631.6936

Fixed in: 10.0.22631.6936

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2022 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.20348.5020

Fixed in: 10.0.20348.5020

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.25398.2274

Fixed in: 10.0.25398.2274

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27924?

windows 10 21h2: upgrade to 10.0.19044.7184; windows 10 22h2: upgrade to 10.0.19045.7184; windows 11 23h2: upgrade to 10.0.22631.6936. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27924 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27924 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-27924 affect?

CVE-2026-27924 affects windows 10 21h2, windows 10 22h2, windows 11 23h2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-27924?

Priority 38/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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