CVE-2026-69600
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk21th percentile - higher than 21% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use after free in Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could gain full control of the system, leading to complete compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Microsoft security updates for Windows.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Search
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The vulnerability in Windows Search allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely send specially crafted messages that could lead to a denial of service due to improper handling of objects in memory.
- CVE-2017-8620High
The vulnerability in Windows Search allows for remote code execution in various versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016. The issue arises from improper handling of objects in memory.
- CVE-2023-36884HighActively exploited
A vulnerability in Windows Search allows for remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain control over the system.
- CVE-2017-8589Critical
A vulnerability in Windows allows remote code execution due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Search. This affects multiple versions of Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, 8.1, and Windows 10.
- CVE-2026-69911High
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69585High
Incorrect type conversion or cast in the Windows Search component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.