CVE-2026-69394
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk17th percentile - higher than 17% of all known CVEs
Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue stems from improper memory management.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit the buffer overflow to execute code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.
Recommendation
Install Windows security updates and restrict access to audio services to trusted users only.
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Use after free in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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- CVE-2026-69692High
Use after free in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS