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NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-83978 — Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized att...

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Executive Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Analysis

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. CVSS Score: 7.8. Published: 2026-09-08T18:21:07.833.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-83978
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on Sep 8, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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