CVE-2026-32223: Windows USB Printing Stack (usbprint.sys) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2026
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows USB Print Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.

Other sources

Windows USB Printing Stack (usbprint.sys) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
10.0.26100.32690
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32690
10.0.26100.32690
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.8246

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.1836Patch KB5083768
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.8246Patch KB5083769
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.32690Patch KB5082063
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.8246Patch KB5083769

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32223?

CVE-2026-32223 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32223?

To fix CVE-2026-32223, users should apply the recommended security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-32223?

CVE-2026-32223 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.

4

Can CVE-2026-32223 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-32223 requires physical access to the affected system for exploitation.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2026-32223?

CVE-2026-32223 involves a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows USB Print Driver.

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