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CVE-2026-69298Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 2 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-190

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • 2 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2016windows_server_2019

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 1d
01122Mentions · 2026-09-09: 2Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-09: 2Technical Details · 2026-09-09: 209-09
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse2 posts
  • Xavier Rivera@XavierRiveraX
    Patch

    Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-69298, an integer overflow in Windows Biometric Service that lets a local authenticated attacker elevate to SYSTEM (CVSS 7.8). September patches cover affected builds including Windows 10 1607. https://thecircuitry.to/article/windows-biometric-service-cve-2026-69298-allows-local-privilege-elevation-mtu0xyme

    Post summary

    Microsoft disclosed CVE‑2026‑69298, an integer overflow that lets a local authenticated attacker elevate to SYSTEM; September patches for affected Windows builds mitigate the issue.

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  • The Circuitry@thecircuitry_
    Patch

    CVE-2026-69298 scores 7.8. Integer overflow in Windows Biometric Service lets authorized local attackers gain SYSTEM privileges. Exploitation unlikely; no public disclosure or in-the-wild use yet. Patch now for Windows 10 1607 and others. https://thecircuitry.to/article/windows-biometric-service-cve-2026-69298-allows-local-privilege-elevation-mtu0xyme https://t.co/Pahr2IXjiN

    Post summary

    The advisory reports CVE-2026-69298, a 7.8‑scored integer overflow in Windows Biometric Service that can elevate privileges locally, and announces that a patch is available for Windows 10 1607 and later.

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CPE platform detail22 entries

22 of 22 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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