CVE-2026-69500: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69500 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Image Acquisition on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related builds. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and affects multiple Windows 10 versions prior to specific patched builds. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-69500 and classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free), exists in the Windows Image Acquisition component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and other related versions. It allows a local attacker with limited privileges to exploit a use-after-free condition to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access on the affected Windows 10 systems. This could lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges gained. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 versions as listed in the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:09:40.780Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69500","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04503acd9273b49fa814f
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:17:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 23
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