# CVE-2026-69295: Microsoft Windows USB Driver out-of-bounds read

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-69295-microsoft-windows-usb-driver-out-of-bounds-read  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-08. Updated: 2026-09-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-69295 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-09-08

Windows USB Driver contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow an authorized user on the system to elevate their privileges. An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain administrative control of the system, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Technologies: [Microsoft Windows USB Driver](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows-usb-driver). Vendors: [Microsoft](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/microsoft).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-69295 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-69295 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-69295?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 8 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Microsoft Windows USB Driver.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-69295?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-69295 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-69295?** Check whether you run Microsoft Windows USB Driver. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Windows USB Driver that can be exploited to perform local privilege escalation. The vulnerability is triggered through improper memory bounds checking when processing USB-related operations, allowing an authenticated attacker with local system access to read memory beyond intended boundaries. Exploitation requires local access and prior authorization on the system. A successful exploit allows an attacker to escalate their privileges to a higher level, potentially gaining administrative access. Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability.

## Affected products

- Microsoft Windows USB Driver

## Timeline

- 2026-09-08: disclosed

## References

- [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69295](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69295)

## Related threats

- [Microsoft Windows USB Driver stack-based buffer overflow](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-69503-microsoft-windows-usb-driver-stack-based-buffer-overflow)
- [Microsoft Windows USB Driver out-of-bounds read](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-69457-microsoft-windows-usb-driver-out-of-bounds-read)