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CVE-2026-102197 Microsoft CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T19:01:33.415Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently unclassified. This high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Defenders responsible for Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges, should verify exposure and apply patches from Microsoft as soon as possible. The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, applying patches, and monitoring systems for signs of

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows Broadcast DVR User Service
CVSS
HIGH 7
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 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges, should verify exposure and apply patches from Microsoft as soon as possible.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-102197 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service. Defenders should verify exposure, apply patches, and monitor systems for signs.

  • Verify exposure in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems
  • Apply patches from Microsoft as soon as possible
  • Monitor systems for signs of potential privilege elevation

Technical summary

The Windows Broadcast DVR User Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2026-102197) is a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The vulnerability affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges, and apply patches from Microsoft as soon as possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure in Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, especially those with elevated privileges
  • Apply patches from Microsoft as soon as possible
  • Monitor systems for signs of potential privilege elevation

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service, which allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. However, specific details on exploitation and impact are limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-102197 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-102197

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

  • CVE-2026-102197 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102197

    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.