CVE-2026-70115: Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - 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 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to execute an attack locally. The available information does not indicate that remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The listed affected software is Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privilege. The supplied vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as high.