CVE-2026-88194
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue stems from improper memory access.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user can gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to full control over the system.
Recommendation
Install security updates for Windows and monitor local activity for privilege escalation attempts.
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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-2026-88188High
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-2026-88177High
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

