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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-70243

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.0 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Products covered

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows Server 2025

Remediation

Install KB5126646. Install KB5126653.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.26100.33650

  • 10.0.22631.7652

CVEs in this advisory 1

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