CVE-2026-112978 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET
A use-after-free flaw in the Windows Print Spooler components lets an attacker who already has a local account raise their privileges. The sources give a CVSS score of 7.8 and say nothing about a public exploit.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 1 source
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Any Windows machine running the Print Spooler service where a user already has a local account. The sources do not say which Windows builds are affected, and they do not name a fixed version. Servers and workstations that do not run the Spooler service are likely not exposed, but the sources do not confirm this.
Not affected if spooler-disabled
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winver and compare it against Microsoft's security update guide for CVE-2026-112978Get-Service Spooler in PowerShellNo fix yet, per the sources.
Use after free in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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