CVE-2026-69422
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2026-69422 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.9445 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.9445 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2954 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33438 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69422Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-69422?
Use after free in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-69422?
CVE-2026-69422 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-69422?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-69417Improper neutralization of input during web page generation …5.4
- CVE-2026-69418Heap-based buffer overflow in Volume Manager Driver allows a…8
- CVE-2026-69419Integer overflow or wraparound in Azure Data Manager for Ene…8.8
- CVE-2026-6942radare2-mcp version 1.6.0 and earlier contains an os command…8.8
- CVE-2026-69420Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows VOLSNAP.SYS allows an …7.8
- CVE-2026-69421Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Kernel Mod…7.8
- CVE-2026-69423Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows USB Video Driver allow…8
- CVE-2026-69424Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Distributed File Syste…7.8
- CVE-2026-69425Improper link resolution before file access ('link following…4.7
- CVE-2026-69426Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows VOLSNAP.SYS allows an …7.8
- CVE-2026-69427Out-of-bounds read in Windows VOLSNAP.SYS allows an authoriz…8
- CVE-2026-69428Out-of-bounds read in Windows LDAP - Lightweight Directory A…7.5
Are you affected by CVE-2026-69422?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST