CVE-2026-96117 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET
A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows LUAFV driver, which handles file virtualization for legacy applications, lets an authorized local user elevate privileges. An attacker who already has a logon on the machine can gain system-level control.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 2 sources
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Any Windows machine with the affected LUAFV component is exposed to a local user who already has an account on it. Exposure depends on the Windows build and patch level, which the sources do not state. Machines where every user is fully trusted and no untrusted local account exists are lower risk.
Not affected if no-local-untrusted-users
Who cares local-privilege-escalation, luafv, windows
Unknown from the sources.
Unknown from the sources.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows LUAFV allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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