CVE-2026-50437: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50437 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library affecting Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). 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 (CVE-2026-50437) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The issue does not allow for integrity or availability impact, only confidentiality is affected. Microsoft has released an official patch to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory beyond allocated boundaries in the DWM Core Library, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The CVSS score of 5.5 reflects a medium severity due to the local attack vector and limited scope of impact.
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-2026-50437 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-50437: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50437 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library affecting Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50437) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The issue does not allow for integrity or availability impact, only confidentiality is affected. Microsoft has released an official patch to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory beyond allocated boundaries in the DWM Core Library, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The CVSS score of 5.5 reflects a medium severity due to the local attack vector and limited scope of impact.
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-2026-50437 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:57:47.376Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50437","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56769f68715ace43f0946a
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:34:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:34:17 UTC
Views: 2
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