CVE-2026-20846: GDI+ Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2026
·
Updated

Buffer over-read in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Affected Software

86 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6649
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6649
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7781
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7781
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7781
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7781
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4711
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2149
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32313
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Office for Android<16.0.19822.20000
16.0.19822.20000
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.784010.0.26100.7781
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32370, <10.0.26100.32313
10.0.26100.3237010.0.26100.32313
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.6649
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.784010.0.26100.7781
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.2149
10.0.25398.2149
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.6649
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.784010.0.26200.7781
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.784010.0.26200.7781
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32370, <10.0.26100.32313
10.0.26100.3237010.0.26100.32313
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23022
6.3.9600.23022
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8868
10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23022
6.3.9600.23022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25923
6.2.9200.25923
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4773, <10.0.20348.4711
10.0.20348.477310.0.20348.4711
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8868
10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25923
6.2.9200.25923
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4773, <10.0.20348.4711
10.0.20348.477310.0.20348.4711
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8389
10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8389
10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.1575
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.1575

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.8868Patch KB5075999
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.19822.20000
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.7840Fixed in 10.0.26100.7781Patch KB5077212
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.32370Fixed in 10.0.26100.32313Patch KB5075942
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.6649Patch KB5075941
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.2149Patch KB5075897
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.7840Fixed in 10.0.26200.7781Patch KB5077212
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.6937Patch KB5075912
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.6937Patch KB5075912
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.23022Patch KB5075970
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25923Patch KB5075971
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.4773Fixed in 10.0.20348.4711Patch KB5075943
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.8389Patch KB5075904
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.1575Patch KB5077179

Event History

Feb 10, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20846?

CVE-2026-20846 has been classified as a moderate severity denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20846?

To address CVE-2026-20846, ensure that all relevant Microsoft security updates for your affected product version are applied.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20846?

CVE-2026-20846 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server products.

4

Can CVE-2026-20846 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-20846 can be exploited remotely by an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-20846?

There are currently no known workarounds for CVE-2026-20846, and applying security updates is recommended.

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