CVE-2026-70567: Windows Display Enhancement Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Double free in Windows Display Enhancement Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Display Enhancement Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 11 or Microsoft Windows Server 2025 are identified as affected. Exploitation is local, so an attacker must be able to run code on the targeted system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must already be authorized and have low-level privileges on the affected machine. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow local elevation of privilege. The supplied severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.