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CVE-2026-69826

HIGH · CVSS 8 EPSS 0.70%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

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A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Biometric Service can be exploited by an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges remotely. This poses a significant risk to systems using Windows, as it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or system controls. Organizations utilizing Windows environments, particularly those with biometric authentication, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-69826
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8
EPSS
0.70%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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