CVE-2026-69501
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk15th percentile - higher than 15% of all known CVEs
Summary
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising kernel security.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS