CVE-2026-88177
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with a valid account can exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to full machine compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Microsoft security updates for Windows to address this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows DWM Core Library
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Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue stems from improper memory access.
- CVE-2026-88189High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue stems from improper memory access.
- CVE-2026-88188High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-88181High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-88180High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-88179High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-88128High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-85855High
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-85854High
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-85853High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS