CVE-2026-69310: Windows DNS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows DNS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows DNS
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and able to execute an exploit locally. The available data does not indicate that it can be exploited remotely or without authentication.
2
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privilege. The supplied vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3
Is exploitation known to be occurring?
The exploit maturity is listed as unknown. The provided data does not confirm public exploitation or the availability of exploit code.