CVE-2026-96253: Windows USB Print Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows USB Print Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows USB Print Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - 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 affected Microsoft Windows products or the Microsoft Windows USB Print Driver are in scope. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must already be able to run as an authorized user on the target.
What level of access does an attacker need, and what could they gain?
An attacker needs low privileges and local access; no user interaction is required. Successful exploitation can elevate privileges and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is remote exploitation possible from the available information?
The supplied vector identifies the attack vector as local. The available information does not indicate that this issue can be exploited remotely.