CVE-2026-25189
High
Description
Use after free in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedMar 10, 2026
First seenMar 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- microsoft windows_10_180910.0.17763.8511 or later
- microsoft windows_10_21h210.0.19044.7058 or later
- microsoft windows_10_22h210.0.19045.7058 or later
- microsoft windows_server_201910.0.17763.8511 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202210.0.20348.4830 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1809 | v < 10.0.17763.8511 | 10.0.17763.8511 |
| microsoft windows_10_21h2 | v < 10.0.19044.7058 | 10.0.19044.7058 |
| microsoft windows_10_22h2 | v < 10.0.19045.7058 | 10.0.19045.7058 |
| microsoft windows_server_2019 | v < 10.0.17763.8511 | 10.0.17763.8511 |
| microsoft windows_server_2022 | v < 10.0.20348.4830 | 10.0.20348.4830 |
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