Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-96196
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Products covered
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2025
Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems
Remediation
Install KB5120233. Install KB5120228. Install KB5121003. Install KB5120994. Install KB5121000.
Vendor-listed fixes
10.0.26100.33296
10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26200.9168
10.0.26200.9106
10.0.26100.9168
10.0.26100.9106
10.0.28000.2704
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