CVE-2026-96319: 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 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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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 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and must exploit it locally. The issue is an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, so it does not describe unauthenticated or remote exploitation.
Which systems are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
What impact could successful exploitation have?
Successful exploitation could allow the authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The supplied vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.