CVE-2026-97808: 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 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the Microsoft Windows Broadcast DVR User Service are affected. Exploitation is local, so an attacker must already be able to execute code or otherwise operate on the target system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker needs authorized, low-privileged access to the Windows system. No user interaction is required.
What could a successful exploit accomplish?
A successful exploit could allow elevation of privileges on the local system. The available impact information indicates potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How difficult is exploitation expected to be?
The supplied metrics rate attack complexity as high, indicating exploitation requires conditions beyond simply having local low-privileged access.