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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-70348

Windows Management Services Denial of Service Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 5.5 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

Products covered

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems

Remediation

Install KB5121003. Install KB5120994. Install KB5121000.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.26200.9168

  • 10.0.26200.9106

  • 10.0.26100.9168

  • 10.0.26100.9106

  • 10.0.28000.2704

CVEs in this advisory 1

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