CVE-2026-69422

Windows USB Video Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Description

Use after free in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Analysis

Technical impact

A use‑after‑free bug in the Windows USB Video Driver enables an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining admin privileges on the host. This flaw allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code after the driver frees memory, a classic example of a memory‑management vulnerability categorized as CWE‑416.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1, as well as Windows Server 2025 and its Server Core installation, are affected. The 24H2 and 25H2 releases target ARM64 platforms, while version 26H1 addresses x64 architectures.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.0 classifies this as a high‑severity vulnerability. No EPSS score is provided, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating a lack of confirmed widespread exploitation. The attack model requires the attacker to have local, authorized access to plug a USB video device and to deliver exploit code that triggers the use‑after‑free condition.

Affected Products

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 24H2

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`10.0.26100.0`	affected	< 10.0.26100.9445

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 25H2

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`10.0.26200.0`	affected	< 10.0.26200.9445

Microsoft

Windows 11 version 26H1

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`10.0.28000.0`	affected	< 10.0.28000.2954

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`10.0.26100.0`	affected	< 10.0.26100.33438

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`10.0.26100.0`	affected	< 10.0.26100.33438

Configuration 1 [-]

OR	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:::::::arm64:*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:::::::x64:*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:::::::arm64:*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:::::::x64:*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:::::::arm64:*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:::::::x64:*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025::::::::

No data.

Vendor Product Versions

Microsoft

Windows 11 24h2

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[10.0.26100.0,10.0.26100.9445)`	affected	generic	['arm64-based_systems', 'x64-based_systems']

Microsoft

Windows 11 25h2

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[10.0.26200.0,10.0.26200.9445)`	affected	generic	['arm64-based_systems', 'x64-based_systems']

Microsoft

Windows 11 26h1

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[10.0.28000.0,10.0.28000.2954)`	affected	generic	['arm64-based_systems', 'x64-based_systems']

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[10.0.26100.0,10.0.26100.33438)`	affected	generic	['x64-based_systems']

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[10.0.26100.0,10.0.26100.33438)`	affected	generic	['x64-based_systems']

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Install the Microsoft security update for CVE-2026-69422 from the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) update guide.
Restrict or disable unnecessary USB video device drivers to limit attack surface.
Continuously apply cumulative Windows updates to ensure related fixes are received and to maintain overall system integrity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 8, 2026 at 21:02 UTC.

Tracking

Advisories

No advisories available

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity High

Privileges Required Low

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.264% probability within 30 days)

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

References

Link	Providers
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69422

History

Sep 16, 2026 3:45 PM Affected versions updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPEs		cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:::::::arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:::::::x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:::::::arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:::::::x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:::::::arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:::::::x64:*

Sep 10, 2026 9:30 PM First appearance in the feed. Affected vendors updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time appeared		Microsoft windows 11 24h2 Microsoft windows 11 25h2 Microsoft windows 11 26h1 Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendors & Products		Microsoft windows 11 24h2 Microsoft windows 11 25h2 Microsoft windows 11 26h1 Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)

Sep 9, 2026 5:30 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Sep 8, 2026 5:30 PM Description updated. Title updated. First appearance in the feed. Weaknesses updated. Affected versions updated. Affected vendors updated. Added references. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description		Use after free in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Title		Windows USB Video Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First Time appeared		Microsoft Microsoft windows 11 24h2 Microsoft windows 11 25h2 Microsoft windows 11 26h1 Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses		CWE-416
CPEs		cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24H2:::::::arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25H2:::::::arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:::::::x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025::::::::
Vendors & Products		Microsoft Microsoft windows 11 24h2 Microsoft windows 11 25h2 Microsoft windows 11 26h1 Microsoft windows Server 2025
References		https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69422
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}`

Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 26h1 Windows 11 26h1 Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)

Weaknesses