CVE-2026-69333: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 11 are identified as affected. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must be able to run code on the target system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have low privileges. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The provided severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is exploitation expected to be straightforward?
The provided vector rates attack complexity as high, indicating exploitation requires conditions beyond simply having local low-privileged access. The available data does not specify those conditions or any affected configuration details.