Microsoft · Privilege escalation
Microsoft Windows SCSI Class System File Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
At a glance
Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.
Briefing
There is no written leader briefing for this story yet. These questions come from the facts we hold.
Questions to ask IT
- Do we run Microsoft Windows, and which versions?
- If it is not yet patched, what mitigation is in place, and will the fix be done by 10 Dec?
Next steps
- Confirm whether this affects systems or suppliers in your estate
No technical write-up beyond the summary below yet.
Next steps
- Review the advisory against your asset inventory and patch cadence
Summary
- Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Windows SCSI Class System File allows an authorised attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Products and services involved
- Microsoft Windows98% match confidence · CVE-2026-105586
Pulse
Last change 1h ago · Next recheck 11 Nov 2026, 19:03 UK time
- Story10 Nov 2026, 19:03 UK time · 1h ago
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Sources
CVE-2026-105586 Microsoft Windows SCSI Class System File Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How we know
Statements extracted from sources. Higher confidence means stronger corroboration.
- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
Microsoft Windows SCSI Class System File Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Windows SCSI Class System File allows an authorised attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- ConfirmedCVE identifier95% confidence
Event involves CVE-2026-105586