CVE-2026-70015: Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems should be included in exposure review?
Review systems running Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025.
What level of access does an attacker need?
Exploitation requires an authorized attacker with local access and low privileges. The attack vector is local, so the provided data does not describe remote exploitation.
What could successful exploitation allow?
A successful exploit can elevate the attacker’s privileges locally. The severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.