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: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows GDI+ allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-16

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-62709

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56632

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5440 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33222 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves uninitialized resources in Windows GDI+, which may lead to local information disclosure. Detection typically requires reviewing system logs for unusual activity related to GDI+ operations or applying Microsoft security updates to patch the issue.

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.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local information disclosure, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. For GDPR, this may violate principles of data confidentiality and integrity. For HIPAA, it could result in unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.

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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