CVE-2026-96913: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - 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 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - 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 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems should be prioritized for review?
Review Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 systems. The affected component is the Microsoft Windows Kernel.
What access and interaction are required for exploitation?
An attacker must already be authorized on the target and have local access. No user interaction is required, and the attack complexity is rated low.
What could a successful exploit enable?
Successful exploitation can elevate local privileges. The supplied vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high, with scope changed.