CVE-2026-69740: Windows Hello Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Hello Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - 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 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to execute locally. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable or requiring user interaction.
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
A successful exploit can elevate local privileges. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including impact beyond the initially affected security scope.
Which product is identified as affected?
The provided data identifies Microsoft Windows 11. No affected build numbers, editions, or fixed versions are supplied.