CVE-2026-62786

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Win32K

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Win32K 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

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-62786

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56667

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-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 Windows Win32K. It allows an authorized attacker to read memory outside the intended buffer, potentially exposing sensitive information on the local system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in Windows Win32K that requires local access. Detection typically involves monitoring for unusual system behavior or crashes in Win32K components. Use Windows Event Viewer to check for application or system crashes related to graphics or display drivers. No specific commands are provided in the context for direct detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to read sensitive data from memory, such as passwords or encryption keys, leading to potential data breaches or further system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Win32K vulnerability. Enable automatic updates for Windows to ensure timely protection. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for additional guidance or patches.

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