CVE-2026-35419: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An attacker with local access and limited privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow for integrity or availability impact, only confidentiality is affected. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker with limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside of intended bounds in the DWM Core Library, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35419 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-35419: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An attacker with local access and limited privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow for integrity or availability impact, only confidentiality is affected. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker with limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside of intended bounds in the DWM Core Library, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35419 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-02T19:21:11.804Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35419","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a036547cbff5d861008c63f
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:37:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 17:34:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 41
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