CVE-2026-69365: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Description
CVE-2026-69365 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Microsoft Local Security Authority Server (lsasrv) component of Windows 10 Version 21H2. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 21H2
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 22H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 version 23H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 23H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 24H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 25H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 version 26H1
Microsoft
Windows Server 2022
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Microsoft Local Security Authority Server (lsasrv) on Windows 10 Version 21H2. Exploitation requires an authorized attacker to connect over a network, potentially allowing privilege escalation. The issue is tracked as CWE-125. Multiple specific Windows 10 builds are affected, with patches released to address the flaw. Microsoft has published an official advisory and provided an official fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker with authorized network access to gain higher-level permissions on the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69365 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:52:08.513Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69365","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044ebacd9273b49fa7ed2
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:06:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:25 UTC
Views: 25
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