CVE-2026-69600: Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— 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 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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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 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - 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
Which systems are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
What level of access does an attacker need?
Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. The attack complexity is rated high, so additional conditions are likely required, but those conditions are not specified in the available data.
Does exploitation require user interaction or network access?
No user interaction is required. The attack vector is local, so the available data does not indicate a network-based attack path.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
The vulnerability is rated high severity and has high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. It is categorized as an elevation-of-privilege issue.