CVE-2026-69479: Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26349Patch KB5123065 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23397Patch KB5123066 - 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 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attack vector is local and no privileges or user interaction are required. An attacker must be able to execute or trigger activity on the affected Windows system locally.
Which systems are listed as affected?
The listed products are Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow local code execution through a heap-based buffer overflow in NTFS. The supplied severity metrics indicate high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.