CVE-2026-96919: Windows Broadcast DVR User Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Broadcast DVR User Service 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 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - 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 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and exploit the issue locally. The provided data does not indicate that remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privileges. The supplied severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What vulnerability classes are involved?
The issue is identified as a use-after-free vulnerability and a race condition in the Windows Broadcast DVR User Service.