CVE-2026-72962: Windows USB Video Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows USB Video Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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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 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to execute an attack locally. The provided data does not indicate that it is exploitable remotely or requires user interaction.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker's privileges on the affected Windows system. The supplied severity vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with scope change.
Which systems should be assessed?
Assess Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 systems. The issue is in the Windows USB Video Driver.