CVE-2026-97808: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Use after free in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1809
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 21H2
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 22H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 version 23H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 23H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 24H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 25H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 version 26H1
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 26H2
Microsoft
Windows Server 2019
Microsoft
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-97808 and classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free), exists in the Windows Broadcast DVR User Service on Windows 10 Version 1809 and subsequent versions up to specified builds. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Microsoft has issued an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access to the system. This could lead to full control over the affected Windows 10 system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to affected Windows 10 versions as soon as possible. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-25T04:41:33.499Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-97808","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6ace85972cdf04f656a01ab3
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:25:11 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 19:50:10 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 02:48:41 UTC
Views: 7
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