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CVE-2026-68880

Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published: Sep 8, 2026Updated: Sep 9, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-122

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

In plain language

AI Act now

CVE-2026-68880 is a serious Windows security bug that can let an attacker gain higher privileges, and most small businesses should treat it as urgent to patch—especially if any Windows machines are exposed to untrusted networks or users can be tricked. The exact fixed Windows builds are listed below.

Executive summary

CVE-2026-68880 is a Windows Win32k heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122 / CWE-197) that can be triggered via Windows UI/Win32K interactions to let an authorized attacker elevate privileges, impacting multiple Windows 10/11 and Windows Server versions.

If affected, business impact
Administrator-level compromiseComplete system takeoverService disruptionData theft risk

What to do now

  1. Check which Windows 10/11 or Windows Server versions you run and whether they are installed with the corresponding fixed build numbers below.
  2. If you are on an affected Windows 10 build, update to one of these fixed versions: 10.0.14393.9512, 10.0.17763.9245, 10.0.19044.7725, or 10.0.19045.7725.
  3. If you are on an affected Windows 11 build, update to one of these fixed versions: 10.0.22631.7582, 10.0.26100.9445, 10.0.26200.9445, or 10.0.28000.2954.
  4. If you are on affected Windows Server, update to the fixed versions: Windows Server 2012 → 6.2.9200.26349; Windows Server 2012 R2 → 6.3.9600.23397; Windows Server 2016 → 10.0.14393.9512; and (for the other listed server versions) 10.0.17763.9245 where applicable for Windows Server 2019.
  5. After patching, verify the installed build number matches the fixed version for your branch, then confirm security updates are current across all machines.
Usually a quick update

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

Affected Products

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

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MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Privilege Escalation
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References

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