EUVD-2026-35754
GHSA-69c2-3r5g-8m4g
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds heap read in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 11 26H1 enables authenticated local attackers to disclose high-confidence confidentiality data without user interaction. The CVSS vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) confirms low-complexity local exploitation limited to a single authenticated session, with no integrity or availability impact. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and the vulnerability does not appear in the CISA KEV catalog.
Technical ContextAI
The Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library is a privileged Windows graphics subsystem component responsible for compositing and rendering the desktop environment, operating with elevated system context. CWE-122 designates this as a heap-based buffer overflow; however, the CVE description specifically characterizes the mechanism as an out-of-bounds read - a notable inconsistency between the assigned CWE and the described behavior. The tags 'Heap Overflow' and 'Buffer Overflow' corroborate a heap memory boundary violation, suggesting that a heap-allocated buffer is read beyond its intended limits, potentially exposing adjacent heap contents such as memory addresses, session tokens, or other sensitive in-process data. The affected platform is Windows 11 version 26H1, CPE-equivalent build range 10.0.28000.0 through 10.0.28000.2268, as confirmed by EUVD-2026-35754. The discrepancy between CWE-122 (write-oriented overflow) and the described read primitive should be verified against the Microsoft MSRC advisory, as it materially affects exploitability assessment.
RemediationAI
Apply the vendor-released patch from Microsoft, upgrading Windows 11 26H1 to build 10.0.28000.2269 or later via Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. The Microsoft MSRC advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44814 is the authoritative source for patch details and supersedence information. As a compensating control prior to patching, restrict interactive and remote logon rights to only explicitly authorized users via Group Policy (User Rights Assignment: 'Allow log on locally', 'Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services'), which limits the pool of principals who can reach the local attack vector. Enforcing least-privilege principles and auditing accounts with interactive logon access reduces exposure; however, this does not eliminate the vulnerability and should not substitute for patching. Note that restricting DWM-adjacent interfaces through Application Control policies may affect desktop compositing functionality and should be tested before broad deployment.
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