Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 DWM Core Library buffer over-read
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DWM Core Library. The manipulation leads to buffer over-read. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-34336. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Windows. This issue affects an unknown code of the component DWM Core Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer over-read vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-126. The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
The weakness was presented 05/12/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-34336. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/04/2026).
Upgrading to version 10.0.17763.8755 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2026-29595) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1489). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025
- Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 10 21H2
- 10 22H2
- 10 1607
- 10 1809
- 11 23H2
- 11 24H2
- 11 25H2
- 11 26H1
- Server 2016
- Server 2019
- Server 2022
- Server 2022 23H2
- Server 2025
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1
VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploiting
Class: Buffer over-readCWE: CWE-126 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Unproven
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Windows 10.0.17763.8755
Timeline
05/12/2026 VulDB entry created05/12/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/12/2026 Countermeasure disclosed
06/04/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-34336 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-34336
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363143
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1489 - Microsoft Windows Produkte: Mehrere Schwachstellen
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 05/12/2026 19:20Updated: 06/04/2026 15:58
Changes: 05/12/2026 19:20 (21), 05/12/2026 19:21 (17), 05/12/2026 19:24 (32), 05/15/2026 08:33 (6), 05/23/2026 04:18 (11), 05/23/2026 20:21 (1), 06/04/2026 15:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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