CVE-2026-69889: Windows Bluetooth Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Bluetooth Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Bluetooth Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch 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 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - 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
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and must be able to execute an attack locally. The provided information does not indicate that remote exploitation is possible.
What is the likely security impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privilege through the Windows Bluetooth Service. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which systems are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.