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CVE-2026-69265

Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.24%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.24%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS 3.1
7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.24% probability · 16th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-125
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.