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Windows Performance Monitor CVE-2026-69324

| EUVDEUVD-2026-73455 HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2026-09-08 secure@microsoft.com GHSA-6cgq-w475-63qx
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft
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Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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7.8 HIGH

Local type confusion LPE requiring only a standard user account; no user interaction; full system compromise post-escalation within unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

5
Metadata Corrected
Sep 09, 2026 - 01:40 vuln.today
tag: Information Disclosure replaced by Privilege Escalation
Metadata Corrected
Sep 09, 2026 - 01:40 vuln.today
tag: Buffer Overflow removed
Analysis Generated
Sep 09, 2026 - 01:32 vuln.today
Patch available
Sep 08, 2026 - 18:35 EUVD
CVE Published
Sep 08, 2026 - 18:18 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows Performance Monitor allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Type confusion in Windows Performance Monitor enables local privilege escalation across virtually every supported Windows release, from Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1. An authenticated local user can exploit the flaw to gain full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected host. …

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Exploitation Exploitation requires an authenticated local session with at least low-privileged (non-guest) access to the target Windows system - consistent with CVSS PR:L. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N scoring 7.8 is well-calibrated: the attack requires only a low-privileged local account and no user interaction, making it a reliable post-exploitation escalation step or a tool for any user on a multi-tenant Windows system. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
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Remediation Apply the Microsoft Security Response Center patch as distributed through Windows Update or WSUS; the advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69324 lists the exact fixed builds per platform (e.g., Windows Server 2019 ≥10.0.17763.9245, Windows 11 24H2/25H2 ≥10.0.26100.9445, Windows Server 2025 ≥10.0.26100.33438). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Although no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, the type confusion flaw affects virtually all supported Windows versions and enables full system compromise from any authenticated local user, making rapid patching essential. …

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