CVE-2026-69357: Windows NDIS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows NDIS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Other sources
Windows NDIS 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 6.2.9200.26349Patch KB5123065 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access and conditions does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and must interact with it over the network. Exploitation also requires high attack complexity and user interaction.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A successful exploit can elevate an authorized attacker's privileges. The provided severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.