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NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-34340 — Use after free in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to...

·Source: NIST NVD

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Executive Summary

Use after free in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Analysis

Use after free in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. CVSS Score: 7. Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:08.303.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-34340
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on May 12, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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