CVE-2026-69288: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69288 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 involving the use of an uninitialized resource in the Windows GDI+ component. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
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Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-69288, involves the use of an uninitialized resource within the Windows GDI+ graphics component on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related builds. The flaw permits an authorized local attacker to disclose information by exploiting the uninitialized resource. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 builds, specifically versions starting from 10.0.14393.0 up to but excluding 10.0.14393.9512, and other specified version ranges. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information from the affected system. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low attack complexity but requires local privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 versions as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69288. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:44:03.598Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69288","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044dfacd9273b49fa7d9f
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:47 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:00:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 32
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