CVE-2026-62709
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Use of Uninitialized Resource in Windows GDI+ Allows Local Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Use of uninitialized resource 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
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2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-62709
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56632

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microsoft windows_gdi+ *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-908 The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the use of an uninitialized resource in Windows GDI+. An attacker with local access can exploit this to disclose sensitive information from the system.

Impact Analysis

An authorized attacker could exploit this to access confidential data on your system. Since it requires local access, physical or network-based access to the machine is necessary.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows GDI+ component. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for updates and ensure all systems are updated promptly.

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