CVE-2026-96097 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET
A flaw in the Windows Brokering File System releases an invalid pointer or reference, so a logged-in user can gain higher privileges on the same machine. An attacker needs a valid local account first.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 1 source
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Affects Windows systems with the Brokering File System component; the sources do not list affected versions. Exposure requires an authorized local account, so shared or multi-user Windows hosts carry the most risk. unknown
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Unknown from the sources. In the analyst’s queue.
No fix yet, per the sources.
Release of invalid pointer or reference in Windows Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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