Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Internet wininet.dll integer overflow

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6.8$5k-$25k1.90-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library wininet.dll of the component Internet. The manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-45592. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown code in the library wininet.dll of the component Internet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 06/09/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-45592. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 10.0.17763.8880 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Windows 10.0.17763.8880

Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 VulDB entry created
06/09/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-45592 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-45592
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369702
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2026 20:13
Updated: 06/09/2026 20:17
Changes: 06/09/2026 20:13 (33), 06/09/2026 20:14 (5), 06/09/2026 20:17 (33)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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