CVE-2026-70104: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - 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 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected Windows system and exploit it locally. The issue affects the listed Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 products.
What level of access could an attacker gain?
Successful exploitation allows local privilege elevation. The supplied vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No. The supplied CVSS vector lists UI:N, meaning user interaction is not required, but the attacker needs local access and low-level privileges before exploitation.