CVE-2026-70118: Windows Audio Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Audio Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - 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 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - 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 must be able to execute the attack locally. The issue affects Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
What level of access could an attacker gain?
Successful exploitation can allow elevation of privileges. The supplied impact metrics indicate high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is this exploitable remotely or does it require user interaction?
The provided vector identifies local attack access and does not require user interaction. Exploitation is rated as high complexity.