CVE-2026-69838
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Use after free in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.
Recommendation
Apply Windows security updates and restrict access to printing services.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler Components
See all- CVE-2026-69346High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-68848High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-68835High
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Windows Print Spooler Components. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-34342High
There is a concurrent execution issue in Windows Print Spooler Components due to improper synchronization, leading to a race condition. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50499High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.