CVE-2026-69617: Out-of-bounds read in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-69617?

windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.2954; windows server 2025: upgrade to 10.0.26100.33438. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-69617 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69617 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-69617 affect?

CVE-2026-69617 affects windows 11 26h1, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Out-of-bounds read in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-69617?

Priority 34/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.0WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-69617 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting windows 11 26h1, windows server 2025. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-09-21

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-09-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-21 14:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows 11 26h1 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.28000.2954

Fixed in: 10.0.28000.2954

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2025 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.33438

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.33438

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-69617?

windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.2954; windows server 2025: upgrade to 10.0.26100.33438. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-69617 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69617 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-69617 affect?

CVE-2026-69617 affects windows 11 26h1, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Out-of-bounds read in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-69617?

Priority 34/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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