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CVE-2026-102196 Microsoft CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T19:01:33.355Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 7.8 HIGH. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-102196, is a high-severity elevation of privilege issue in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service. Defenders responsible for Windows systems, particularly those using Windows Broadcast DVR User Service, should assess exposure and apply patches. This includes administrators of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 systems. The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally due to a use-after-free issue.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1809
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-14
Advisory published
2026-10-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-14

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Windows systems, particularly those using Windows Broadcast DVR User Service, should assess exposure and apply patches. This includes administrators of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 systems.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-102196 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches to prevent potential exploitation.

  • Verify exposure of Windows Broadcast DVR User Service on affected systems
  • Apply patches from Microsoft for affected Windows versions
  • Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts
  • Implement compensating controls, such as restricting access to sensitive areas

Technical summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019. This issue arises from improper handling of memory, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability and gain elevated privileges.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for Windows Broadcast DVR User Service on affected systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure of Windows Broadcast DVR User Service on affected systems
  • Apply patches from Microsoft for affected Windows versions
  • Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts
  • Implement compensating controls, such as restricting access to sensitive areas

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service, but do not specify exploitation or impact. Official sources, including the CVE Program and NVD, confirm the vulnerability's existence and provide CVSS scores.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-102196 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-102196

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-102196 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102196

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.