CVE-2026-96310: 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
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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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 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and able to execute an attack locally. The provided data does not indicate that remote or unauthenticated attackers can exploit it.
What is the impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local privilege elevation. The supplied vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.
Which systems should be reviewed for exposure?
Review deployments of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 that use the Microsoft Windows USB Print Driver. The data does not state whether the driver is enabled or installed by default on those systems.