CVE-2026-42896
HighSummary
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Windows to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor system access for potential exploitation attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows DWM Core Library
See all- CVE-2024-30051HighActively exploited
A vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library allows elevation of privilege. Technical details are not disclosed in the description.
- CVE-2023-36033HighActively exploited
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library. It may allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system.
- CVE-2026-88194High
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-2026-88189High
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.
Original NVD description (English source)
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS