November 11, 2026

CVE Watchtower

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CVE-2026-97799NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.8)
Published Date
Oct 13, 2026
Last Modified
Oct 16, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.33%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-347: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 7.8 (HIGH)
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 < 10.0.26100.9711
  • Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 < 10.0.26200.9711
  • Microsoft Windows 11 26h1 < 10.0.28000.3231
  • Microsoft Windows 11 26h2 < 10.0.26300.9711
Patched Versions
  • Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 10.0.26100.9711
  • Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 10.0.26200.9711
  • Microsoft Windows 11 26h1 10.0.28000.3231
  • Microsoft Windows 11 26h2 10.0.26300.9711
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