CVE-2026-70299: Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
·
Updated

Improper access control in Windows Bind Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26100.33650
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7652
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33650
10.0.26100.33650

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to execute locally. The issue affects Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

2

Is user interaction or remote access required for exploitation?

No user interaction is required. The attack vector is local, so the vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable from the network.

3

What is the potential impact after exploitation?

Successful exploitation can allow elevation of privilege. The supplied severity vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a scope change.

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