CVE-2026-69364: Windows Print Spooler Components Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Windows Print Spooler Components Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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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 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - 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 6.3.9600.23397Patch KB5123066 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The vector is network-based, but exploitation requires low-level privileges and user interaction. The attack complexity is rated high, indicating additional conditions are needed for successful exploitation.
What could a successful exploit allow?
The published severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The scope is unchanged.
Which Windows versions are listed as affected?
Affected software includes Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.