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CVE-2026-88097 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). An unauthorized attacker with local access can exploit the memory-lifecycle flaw to elevate privileges. The issue is classified as CWE-416 and is rated with a CVSS v3.1 vector of AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Specific vulnerable code paths and exploitation mechanics are not publicly available in the supplied information.
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A use-after-free vulnerability in Chromium-based Microsoft Edge that permits a local unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges.
A use-after-free (CWE-416) vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that permits an unauthorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The supplied CVSS v3.1 vector indicates local access, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
A vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge (Chromium). The provided CVSS vectors indicate local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
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