Product:
Windows Clipboard Server
Summary
Use after free in Windows Clipboard Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially control the affected system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.4 | CVE-2026-20844 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the affected system. By manipulating the Windows Clipboard Server, the attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This requires a high level of technical skill and knowledge of the system’s architecture.
Affected Products
- Windows Clipboard Server: A component of the Windows operating system that manages clipboard operations, which can be exploited to gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft. Additionally, restricting local access to sensitive systems can help reduce the risk of exploitation.