CVE-2026-41527
Description
A flaw was found in KDE Kleopatra on Windows. A local user could exploit an error in the KUniqueService mechanism, which is responsible for ensuring only one instance of the application runs. This vulnerability allows the local user to obtain the privileges of an existing Kleopatra user, leading to privilege escalation.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Modify Application Data; Read Application Data
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