CVE-2026-83867: Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - 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 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and have local access. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable.
What level of access could an attacker gain?
Successful exploitation allows local privilege elevation. The reported impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.
Which systems are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.