Product:
Data Deduplication
Summary
Use after free in Data Deduplication allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. Attackers with local access can leverage this flaw to gain higher privileges than intended.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-41095 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system running Data Deduplication. By manipulating the memory management of the application, the attacker can trigger the use after free condition, allowing them to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Affected Products
- Data Deduplication: A feature that reduces storage space by eliminating duplicate copies of data.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft. Regularly updating software and monitoring for unusual activity can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.