WINDOWS INSTALLER · CVE-2026-96004 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET
A use-after-free bug in Windows Installer lets an authorized local user raise their privileges. An attacker who already has a foothold on the machine could gain administrator-level control.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 1 source
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Windows machines where a local user with a basic account can run Windows Installer. The sources do not list affected Windows builds or whether a patch exists, so check Microsoft's security update guide for this CVE.
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No fix yet, per the sources.
Use after free in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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