CVE-2026-83769: Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in OpenSSH for Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows system and have local access. The issue is an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, not a remote unauthenticated attack.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
What level of impact could successful exploitation have?
Successful exploitation could allow the authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The supplied vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.