CVE-2026-69575: Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Storage Spaces Controller allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Storage Spaces Controller 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 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - 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 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be exploited remotely?
No. The attack vector is local, so an attacker needs access to the affected Windows system rather than network-only access.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must already be authorized on the system and have low privileges. No user interaction is required once the exploit conditions are met.
Which platforms are listed as affected?
The listed platforms are Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.