Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Graphics Kernel use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. It has been classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Graphics Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-61346. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. This affects an unknown code block of the component Graphics Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Use after free in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-61346 since 07/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/11/2026).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
07/08/2026 CVE reserved08/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/11/2026 VulDB entry created
08/11/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-61346 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-61346
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-388281
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 08/11/2026 19:56Changes: 08/11/2026 19:56 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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