CVE-2026-88177

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows DWM Core Library

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

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

2026-10-13

Generated

2026-10-14

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-88177

EUVD

EUVD-2026-100105

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Microsoft	Windows	10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft	Windows	10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft	Windows	10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0
Microsoft	Windows	10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0
Microsoft	Windows	11 version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft	Windows	11 Version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft	Windows	11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft	Windows	11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0
Microsoft	Windows	11 Version 26H2 10.0.26300.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2016 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2019 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2022 10.0.20348.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2025 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft	Windows	Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0

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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 the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to read memory outside intended boundaries, potentially leading to privilege escalation on affected systems.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions. It requires local access but could be combined with other exploits for remote attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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