Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-96913
Summary
Improper access control in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Products covered
Windows 11 Version 26H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 26H2 for x64-based Systems
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
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Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems
Remediation
Install KB5127648. Install KB5126646. Install KB5127646.
Vendor-listed fixes
10.0.26300.9711
10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26200.9711
10.0.26100.9711
10.0.28000.3231
CVEs in this advisory 1
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