Cve 2026 56185
The latest Cve 2026 56185 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Update Now: Microsoft’s July Patch Slams Shut a High-Severity Push Notification Privilege Escalation Hole
Microsoft’s July 2026 security updates fix a high-severity privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2026-44800) in Windows Push Notifications, affecting Windows 11 and Server 2025. A local attacker could exploit a race condition to gain system-level control, and while no active attacks are reported, patching is urgent. The fix is included in the cumulative updates; verification build numbers and update KBs are provided.
Microsoft Fixes Remote LSASS Vulnerability That Can Take Down Windows Domain Controllers
Microsoft's July 2026 security updates patch CVE-2026-40378, a critical remote denial-of-service vulnerability in Windows LSASS. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to crash domain controllers and disrupt authentication across networks, affecting a wide range of Windows client and server versions. Administrators should immediately deploy the fix, prioritize domain controllers, and verify build compliance.
July 2026 Windows Update Closes Door on No-Authentication Network DoS in Schannel
Microsoft's July 14, 2026 security updates address CVE-2026-44806, a network-exploitable denial-of-service flaw in Windows Secure Channel. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, just network access to a system running TLS services. While technically medium in severity, its remote exploitability makes immediate patching essential for any exposed Windows server.
Microsoft’s July Updates Close a Backdoor in Windows Event Logs That Could Leak Your Most Sensitive Information
Microsoft's July 2026 security updates patch a vulnerability (CVE-2026-34348) in the Windows Event Logging Service that lets a low-privilege attacker read sensitive data over the network. The fix spans Windows 10, 11, and multiple Server versions, with builds specified. Administrators should roll out the cumulative updates immediately, prioritizing servers that handle valuable data, and verify the patched builds.
Microsoft Ships Fix for PowerShell Path Traversal RCE (CVE-2026-40400) – Here’s What to Patch First
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates fix CVE-2026-40400, a high-severity Windows PowerShell remote code execution vulnerability with a CVSS 8.0 score. The flaw requires authenticated access and user interaction but can lead to full system compromise, affecting a wide range of Windows client and server versions. The article explains the technical details, assesses risk for different users, and provides a step-by-step guide to patching and temporary mitigations.
Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday Fixes File Explorer Flaw That Could Expose Private Data on Shared PCs
Microsoft’s July 2026 security updates fix CVE-2026-40422, a File Explorer bug that could leak data to a local attacker. The patch is important but not urgent for most home users, though shared PCs and managed fleets should act quickly.
CVE-2026-41087: File Explorer update plugs data leak—what Windows users should do
Microsoft's July 2026 security update fixes CVE-2026-41087, a File Explorer vulnerability that lets any locally authenticated user read sensitive data with no user interaction. The moderately rated flaw affects nearly all supported Windows versions, but a simple cumulative update seals the leak. Shared workstations, Remote Desktop hosts, and servers are at highest risk, and the patch timeline varies by Windows release.
July 2026 Windows Updates Patch Audio Service Flaw That Leaks Event Log Memory Addresses
Microsoft’s July 2026 Patch Tuesday corrects CVE-2026-34328, an information disclosure flaw in the Windows Audio Service that leaks Event Log service memory addresses to a local attacker. While not directly exploitable for code execution, the bug can help bypass ASLR in multi‑stage attacks. The fix arrives in the monthly cumulative update for all supported Windows versions; users should patch immediately and verify their build number.
Microsoft Fixes Windows File Explorer Vulnerability That Leaks Data to Local Attackers—Apply July Updates Now
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes CVE-2026-33842, an Important‑rated information‑disclosure bug in Windows File Explorer that lets a local attacker read sensitive data without user interaction. The fix is part of the cumulative update for all supported Windows client and server editions, and it arrives alongside seven additional File Explorer information‑leak CVE fixes.
Microsoft Warns of Azure AD Infinite-Loop Flaw Triggered by Unauthenticated Attackers
Microsoft’s July 2026 Patch Tuesday includes a fix for CVE-2026-50653, an unauthenticated denial-of-service flaw in Azure Active Directory components that can crash identity services via an infinite loop. The update requires both Windows patches and a check of any applications embedding the vulnerable library, as the real risk is widespread across custom and third-party software.
Power BI Report Server's XSS Fix Requires a Specific Build—Your Last Update May Not Be Enough
Microsoft released a patch for CVE-2026-58647, an XSS vulnerability in Power BI Report Server with a CVSS score of 8.0. The fix is in build 15.0.1121.120 (May 2026 version 1.26.9682.1442); earlier builds, including other May updates, are vulnerable. Administrators should upgrade immediately and verify all nodes in scale-out deployments.
Critical SharePoint RCE Patched a Month Ago — Is Your Server Still Exposed?
CVE-2026-58644 is a critical SharePoint Server RCE with a CVSS of 9.8, exploitable without authentication. The fix was included in June 2026 updates but only disclosed in July, meaning admins who kept current are safe while others face urgent risk. This article provides a practical checklist to verify protection and patch exposed servers immediately.
Microsoft’s July 2026 Windows Updates Seal a Serious NTFS Security Hole—Patch Now
The July 2026 Windows security updates fix a heap-based buffer overflow in NTFS (CVE-2026-58640) that could let attackers execute arbitrary code with only low privileges and user interaction. While not a network worm, the vulnerability affects all supported Windows and Windows Server releases. Home users should install the patch via Windows Update; IT admins must urgently update endpoints that handle untrusted files and confirm post-patch build numbers.