usb hub driver

The usb hub driver tag covers Microsoft security information about a Windows USB Hub Driver elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, CVE-2026-50479. The issue affects certain Windows 10 and Windows Server releases and was addressed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates. Coverage explains that the flaw involves an untrusted pointer dereference and could allow a locally authenticated attacker to gain high-impact control of a vulnerable system. It also highlights Microsoft’s Important severity rating, the CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, and the need for administrators to deploy the relevant cumulative update. This archive is focused on patching and security guidance for affected systems.