CVE-2026-72953: Windows USB Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows USB Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows USB Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and have local access. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The listed affected products are Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local privilege elevation. The provided severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.