CVE-2026-83796: Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-83796?

windows 11 23h2: upgrade to 10.0.22631.7652; windows 11 24h2: upgrade to 10.0.26100.9711; windows 11 25h2: upgrade to 10.0.26200.9711. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-83796 being exploited?

CVE-2026-83796 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-83796 affect?

CVE-2026-83796 affects windows 11 23h2, windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-83796?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-83796 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting windows 11 23h2, windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 19:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 20:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows 11 23h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.22631.7652

Fixed in: 10.0.22631.7652

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 11 24h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.9711

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.9711

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 11 25h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26200.9711

Fixed in: 10.0.26200.9711

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 11 26h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26300.9711

Fixed in: 10.0.26300.9711

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2025 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.33650

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.33650

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-83796?

windows 11 23h2: upgrade to 10.0.22631.7652; windows 11 24h2: upgrade to 10.0.26100.9711; windows 11 25h2: upgrade to 10.0.26200.9711. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-83796 being exploited?

CVE-2026-83796 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-83796 affect?

CVE-2026-83796 affects windows 11 23h2, windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-83796?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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