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CVE-2026-45635 Windows UPnP Device Host Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2026-45635 is an Important-severity (CVSS 8.1) use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows UPnP Device Host service (`upnp.dll`) that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via network-triggered type confusion. Successful exploitation requires specific network conditions, making widespread attack less likely. Microsoft has released an official fix; affected users should apply the security update referenced in the Microsoft Security Update Guide.
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