CVE-2026-69324: Windows Performance Monitor Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows Performance Monitor allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Performance Monitor Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23397Patch KB5123066 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26349Patch KB5123065 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server versions are in scope. Exploitation is local, so an attacker must already be able to execute code or otherwise operate on the affected system.
What access does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must be authorized and have low-level privileges on the affected Windows system. No user interaction is required.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local privilege elevation. The supplied vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.