CVE-2026-83698: Windows Client-Side Caching (CSC) Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Client-Side Caching (CSC) Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Client-Side Caching (CSC) Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server versions are in scope. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must already be able to execute code or otherwise act on the target system as an authorized user.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker requires low privileges and does not need user interaction. Successful exploitation can elevate privileges locally and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is this remotely exploitable?
The provided vector identifies local attack access. The data does not indicate that the vulnerability can be exploited directly over the network.