TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the TensorFlow HDF5 library due to an uncontrolled search path element. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-2492 and affects Microsoft products, specifically versions 2.0 and 3.0. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. No patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability relates to CWE-427, which involves unsafe search path elements that could be exploited to escalate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2492 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the TensorFlow HDF5 library used by Microsoft products. The issue arises from an uncontrolled search path element, classified under CWE-427. Affected versions include Microsoft product versions 2.0 and 3.0. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical data available, and no vendor advisory or patch information has been provided. The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges if exploited, but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected systems by exploiting an uncontrolled search path element. However, there are no known exploits in the wild, and the impact is limited to local privilege escalation scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-2492
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6acaadcc2cdf04f656515636
Added to database: 10/10/2026, 21:27:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 21:43:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 21:48:11 UTC
Views: 6
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