November 2026 Patch Tuesday lists dozens of Microsoft flaws
The excerpt lists 57 CVEs, including CVSS 9.8 remote code execution bugs rated exploitation less likely.
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CVE-2026-96974
Integer overflow in Microsoft HID Parser Library (physical access)
- CVSS 3.1
- 6.8 medium
- EPSS
- —
- Published
- ·
- Modified
AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
An integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft's HID Parser Library lets an unauthorized attacker elevate privileges. The attacker needs physical access to the device; no account or user interaction is required. Successful exploitation can fully compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system. Microsoft has not listed affected builds.
What to do: Apply Microsoft's update for CVE-2026-96974. No fixed version or workaround is stated.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Microsoft HID Parser Library | — |
Estimated exposure
No basis for an estimate.
Order-of-magnitude estimate by the model from install counts, market share and public scan data it knows; verify before quoting.
Description · NVD
Integer overflow or wraparound in HID Parser Library allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
- Weakness
- CWE-190
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2 storiesMicrosoft November 2026 Patch Tuesday covers dozens of Windows flaws
The visible Rapid7 list includes several 9.8 remote code execution bugs; each entry is marked not publicly disclosed.
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