CVE-2026-35419: Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-35419?

windows 11 24h2: upgrade to 10.0.26100.8390; windows 11 25h2: upgrade to 10.0.26200.8390; windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.2113. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-35419 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35419 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-35419 affect?

CVE-2026-35419 affects windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-35419?

Priority 32/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-35419 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-12 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows 11 24h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.8390

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.8390

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 11 25h2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26200.8390

Fixed in: 10.0.26200.8390

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows 11 26h1 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.28000.2113

Fixed in: 10.0.28000.2113

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2025 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.32772

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.32772

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-35419?

windows 11 24h2: upgrade to 10.0.26100.8390; windows 11 25h2: upgrade to 10.0.26200.8390; windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.2113. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35419 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35419 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-35419 affect?

CVE-2026-35419 affects windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-35419?

Priority 32/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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