CVE-2026-69447: Windows Audio Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Audio Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - 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 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. The issue affects Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
What level of access could exploitation provide?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker’s privileges on the local system. The reported impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.