Multiple Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities in Windows USB Audio Driver
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- •Eight critical vulnerabilities in Windows USB Audio Class driver disclosed on September 8, 2026.
- •Attackers can gain SYSTEM privileges through local exploitation methods.
- •No active exploitation reported, but high attack complexity requires advanced knowledge.
On September 8, 2026, Microsoft disclosed eight critical vulnerabilities in the Windows USB Audio Class driver (usbaudio.sys), all allowing local elevation of privilege. The CVEs include CVE-2026-69270, CVE-2026-69307, CVE-2026-69469, CVE-2026-69413, CVE-2026-69571, CVE-2026-69687, CVE-2026-69707, and CVE-2026-69859. Attackers with local access can exploit these vulnerabilities to gain SYSTEM privileges through various methods, including heap-based buffer overflows and race conditions. The vulnerabilities are rated with high attack complexity, indicating that successful exploitation requires advanced knowledge of the system. The scope of impact includes all systems running affected versions of Windows that utilize the USB Audio Class driver. As of now, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild, but the vulnerabilities are critical and should be addressed promptly.
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