CVE-2026-69322: Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Double free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker needs low-level privileges on the affected system. Exploitation also requires user interaction.
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
The attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity. However, the provided data does not specify the network service, request type, or user action involved.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can result in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The listed affected products are Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2025, and Microsoft Windows Server 2022.