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    CVE-2026-96956 SQL Server Patch Guide: SYSTEM Privilege Escalation Fixes and Known Issues

    If you manage database infrastructure, the second Tuesday of the month is rarely a quiet affair. In its October 13, 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published an advisory for CVE-2026-96956, a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting...