MSRC_CVE-2026-21228

Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft - Published: 2026-02-10 00:00 - Updated: 2026-02-10 00:00
Summary
Azure Local Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Notes

Additional Resources
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Disclaimer
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Customer Action
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.

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