CVE-2026-69312: Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows NTFS
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:15 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 system and have local access. The available data does not indicate that it can be exploited remotely or without prior privileges.
2
What is the likely security impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privilege. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.