CVE-2026-61360
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Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows GDI

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows GDI allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-61360
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56621

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microsoft windows_gdi *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-822 The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an untrusted pointer dereference in Windows GDI (Graphics Device Interface). It allows an authorized attacker with local access to disclose sensitive information by exploiting improper handling of pointers in the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive data from your system, such as files or memory contents, if they have local access. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows GDI component. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for additional guidance.

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