CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint is vulnerable to a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition, enabling authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally. This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system functions or data. Organizations using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should prioritize remediation to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
CVE
CVE-2026-56178
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.17%
Microsoft
Original NVD Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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