CVE-2026-102201: Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already have local access and low-level privileges on the affected system. No user interaction is required.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The listed affected products are Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
What security impact is indicated by the available scoring data?
The CVSS vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with scope unchanged. Exploitation is rated as low complexity.