FAQ
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2026-32162 · Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data in Windows COM allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Windows COM
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation More Likely
CWE
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Description
Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data in Windows COM allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data in Windows COM allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.