CVE-2026-69720: Windows MIDI Service Module Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows MIDI Service Module Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 11 with the Windows MIDI Service Module are in scope. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must already be able to run code on the affected system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must be authorized and have low-level privileges on the local Windows system. No user interaction is required after the attacker has that access.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow elevation of privileges. The provided severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.