CVE-2026-69900
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2026-69900 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted pointer dereference in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7725 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7725 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7582 |
| 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-2026-69900Vendor Advisory, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-69900?
Untrusted pointer dereference in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-69900?
CVE-2026-69900 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-69900?
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
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