CVE-2026-96912: Windows Client License Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Client License Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Client License Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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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 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to execute code locally. The supplied vector indicates local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows elevation of privilege on the local system. The provided severity vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as high.
Which systems should be reviewed?
Review deployments of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 that include the Microsoft Windows Client License Service.