CVE-2026-69643: Windows Spaceport.sys Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Spaceport.sys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Windows Spaceport.sys 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 6.3.9600.23397Patch KB5123066 - 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 10.0.26100.33438Patch 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 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized, meaning they need existing low-level or otherwise valid access to the affected system. Exploitation also requires user interaction.
Can this be exploited remotely?
Yes. The attack vector is network-based, so the vulnerable Windows Spaceport.sys component may be targeted over a network by an authorized attacker.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker’s privileges and has high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow the attacker to gain more control over the affected Windows system.
Which Windows platforms are identified as affected?
The listed affected platforms are Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.