CVE-2026-42896
HighSummary
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Windows to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor system access for potential exploitation attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows DWM Core Library
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-62888High
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-62703Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-61933Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-61932High
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50437Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-48566Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-45637High
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-44814Medium
An out-of-bounds read in the Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-44813High
The Windows DWM Core Library contains a Use After Free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.