CVE-2026-88189
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows DWM Core Library

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-88189, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-16
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 19 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h2 to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h2 to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33650 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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 Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher-level permissions on your system, allowing them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. This requires the attacker to already have some level of access to your system.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft Update to patch the DWM Core Library vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches and install them promptly.

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