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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-121681

Microsoft Trace Data Helper Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Trace Data Helper allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Products covered

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 26H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 26H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

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  • Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems

Remediation

Install KB5127648. Install KB5131080. Install KB5127646.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.26100.9711

  • 10.0.26200.9711

  • 10.0.26300.9711

  • 10.0.26100.33822

  • 10.0.28000.3231

CVEs in this advisory 1

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