Cve 2026 8376
The latest Cve 2026 8376 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft: June 2026 Windows Updates Disable Office OLE Automation for Third-Party Software
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released on or after June 9, 2026 break OLE automation, preventing third-party apps from launching Microsoft Office programs. The temporary workaround is to uninstall the updates, but a permanent fix is pending. This disruption is pushing enterprises to consider alternative automation methods.
Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 June 2026 Update Bug: Recycle Bin Shows $Rxxxxx Filenames
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in the June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 that causes the Recycle Bin deletion dialog to display internal $Rxxxxx.ext filenames instead of the original file names. The issue, acknowledged on June 18, affects users when they attempt to delete files, potentially causing confusion and privacy concerns. Microsoft is investigating and will provide a fix in an upcoming release.
Perigus Energy Modernizes GIS with Cegal Cetegra on Azure, Boosting Onshore Renewables
Perigus Energy has adopted Cegal's Cetegra GIS platform on Microsoft Azure to modernize its European onshore renewables operations, including wind, solar, and battery storage. The cloud-native solution enables scalable geospatial analytics, real-time asset monitoring, and enhanced cybersecurity, leveraging Azure's advanced services like Azure Maps, IoT Hub, and Arc. This strategic move underscores the growing role of cloud and AI in accelerating renewable energy development and ensuring regulatory compliance.
KB5095051 Update Breaks Office Launches: Third-Party Apps Crippled on Windows 11 26H1
Microsoft has confirmed that the June 2026 cumulative update KB5095051 for Windows 11 version 26H1 breaks OLE automation, preventing third-party applications from launching Office programs. The bug has crippled enterprise workflows reliant on automated document generation and email merges, forcing IT admins to choose between uninstalling the security update or implementing risky workarounds until a fix is released.
Linux 7.1.1 Rushes Patch for CVE-2025-10263, Fixing TLB Flaw in Azure Cobalt 100 and NVIDIA Arm Chips
Linux kernel 7.1.1 delivers an urgent fix for CVE-2025-10263, a TLB invalidation errata that could allow information leaks or privilege escalation on certain Arm processors, including Microsoft’s Azure Cobalt 100 and NVIDIA Olympus. The point release, tagged by Greg Kroah-Hartman just five days after the mainline 7.1 kernel, highlights the severity of the flaw. Administrators of affected Arm-based systems should update immediately to close this critical security gap.
Microsoft Acknowledges Recycle Bin Bug Exposing Internal $Rxxxxx Filenames After June 9 Updates
On June 18, 2026, Microsoft confirmed a glitch in the June 9 security updates causing the Recycle Bin's permanent deletion dialog to display internal $Rxxxxx filenames instead of actual names. The cosmetic bug affects Windows 11 and Windows Server, with a fix expected in the next cumulative update. Users are assured that the mislabeling does not impact file integrity or the deletion process.
Microsoft Tests Long-Requested Windows 11 Search Toggle to Banish Bing Web Results
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Settings toggle to disable Bing-powered web results in Search, addressing years of user complaints. The feature, found in Insider builds, allows strictly local on-device searches and is expected to ship broadly later in 2026, signaling a shift toward greater user control and privacy in Windows.
Microsoft Confirms KB5094126 Update Misnames Files in Recycle Bin Dialog, Also Breaks Office OLE Objects
Microsoft's June 2026 cumulative update KB5094126 for Windows 11 causes the Recycle Bin deletion dialog to display internal GUID strings instead of file names, confusing users and risking accidental data loss. The update also breaks OLE object embedding in Microsoft Office applications, triggering crashes in Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft has acknowledged both issues and is working on fixes, while recommending workarounds such as disabling the confirmation dialog or uninstalling the update entirely.
Recycle Bin Glitch Exposes Windows' Hidden File Naming After Latest Patches
Microsoft confirmed on June 18, 2026, that the June 9 Patch Tuesday updates cause the Recycle Bin's delete confirmation dialog to display internal $R filenames instead of original names. The bug, affecting Windows 11 and 10, is cosmetic but confuses users. A fix is expected in the next monthly update.
Windows 11 24H2 Security Hardening Disables Legacy JScript—Microsoft Issues Registry Fix
A Windows 11 security update for versions 24H2 and 25H2 disabled persistent JScript execution in the legacy JScript9 engine, breaking older applications that depend on it. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and provided a registry fix to re-enable persistence, but advises it as a temporary workaround while organizations migrate to modern scripting alternatives.
WUSA Network Share Bug Squashed in June 2026 Patch Tuesday Update
The June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates permanently resolve a WUSA bug that caused ERROR_BAD_PATHNAME failures when installing .msu updates from network shares on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025. The fix restores direct network installation and eliminates the need for cumbersome workarounds like copying files locally or using DISM.
CVE-2026-10275: Buffer Overflow in OpenSC pkcs11-tool Puts Smart Cards at Risk
A stack buffer overflow in OpenSC's pkcs11-tool (CVE-2026-10275) allows arbitrary code execution, compromising smart card trust boundaries. Affected versions up to 0.26.1 require immediate mitigation until a patch is released.
Critical QEMU/KVM Heap Overflow CVE-2026-48914 Lets Malicious VMs Crash Host Systems
CVE-2026-48914 is a high-severity heap buffer overflow in QEMU's virtio-blk SCSI handling that allows a malicious guest VM with elevated privileges to crash the host QEMU process. The vulnerability, disclosed in June 2026, impacts KVM/QEMU environments including Windows hosts and Windows guests on Linux KVM, potentially leading to host-level denial of service. Immediate patching to QEMU 9.2.1 or later, or disabling SCSI pass-through, is strongly recommended.