CVE-2026-96859: Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Imaging Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Other sources
Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - 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 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected Windows system and must be able to perform actions locally. The supplied data does not indicate that remote or unauthenticated exploitation is possible.
What is the likely security impact?
Successful exploitation can disclose information from the affected system. The provided severity vector indicates high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact listed.
Which systems should be reviewed?
Review Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, plus Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems. The data does not provide affected build numbers, update levels, or configuration prerequisites.