CVE-2026-72999: Windows USB Hub Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows USB Hub Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
Other sources
Windows USB Hub 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 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - 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 is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows client or server products are in scope: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. Exploitation requires physical attack access.
Does an attacker need credentials or user interaction?
No privileges are required and no user interaction is required according to the supplied vector. The attacker must be able to carry out a physical attack.
What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows elevation of privilege. The supplied severity vector also indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.