CVE-2026-83837: Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper access control in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. The supplied vector does not indicate that user interaction is required.
Which Windows platforms are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.