CVE-2026-69457

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows USB Driver

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows USB Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-24

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-69457

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_usb_driver	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows USB Driver. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to read memory outside the intended buffer, potentially disclosing sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data on your system, such as passwords or personal files, if they have local access. The impact is limited to information disclosure and does not allow code execution or system takeover.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, which may violate GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy) if sensitive data is exposed. Organizations must address it to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows USB Driver vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for updates and ensure all systems are updated promptly.

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