CVE-2026-88177: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the affected Windows DWM Core Library are exposed to a local elevation-of-privilege attack. The attacker must already be authorized on the target system.
Does exploitation require user interaction or network access?
No user interaction is required, and the attack vector is local. An attacker needs local access and valid authorization on the affected system.
What level of impact could successful exploitation have?
Successful exploitation can allow elevation of privileges and is rated as having high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.