CVE-2026-68842: Windows MIDI Service Module Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
·
Updated

Exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Other sources

Windows MIDI Service Module Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9445
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2954
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9445
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.9445
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2954
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.9445

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows 11 system and have local access. The available data does not indicate that remote exploitation is possible.

2

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive system information. The provided severity vector indicates confidentiality impact only, with no indicated integrity or availability impact.

3

Is user interaction required?

No. The severity vector indicates that user interaction is not required, although the attacker needs low-level privileges and local access.

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