CVE-2026-83768: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - 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 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be exploited remotely or without an account?
The available information describes this as a local attack that requires an authorized attacker. It does not indicate remote exploitation or exploitation by an unauthenticated attacker.
Which platforms are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, and Microsoft Windows Kernel.