CVE-2026-96304: 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 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - 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 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be exploited remotely?
No. The attack vector is local, so the attacker must have access to the affected system.
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized on the system and have low privileges. No user interaction is required.
Which Windows platforms are identified as affected?
The listed software includes Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.