CVE-2026-44814: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1
CVE-2026-44814 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library affecting Windows 11 version 26H1 (build 10. 0. 28000. 0). It allows an authorized local attacker to disclose information. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
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 26H1 (build 10.0.28000.0). An authorized attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow code execution or denial of service but impacts confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local authorized users to read memory outside of expected bounds, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. It does not impact system integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44814 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-44814: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1
Description
CVE-2026-44814 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library affecting Windows 11 version 26H1 (build 10. 0. 28000. 0). It allows an authorized local attacker to disclose information. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 11 version 26H1 (build 10.0.28000.0). An authorized attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow code execution or denial of service but impacts confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local authorized users to read memory outside of expected bounds, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. It does not impact system integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44814 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T20:07:18.271Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44814","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284cd18dd33fbd85664a8d
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:41 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 10:41:40 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:07:07 AM
Views: 2
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