CVE-2026-70023: Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Windows Hyper-V on the listed Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025 platforms are in scope. Exploitation is local rather than network-based.
What level of access does an attacker need?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
A successful exploit can elevate the attacker’s privileges locally. The supplied severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.