CVE-2026-32154 Details
Description
Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) has been identified, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. The issue arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to SYSTEM access.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5082200 for various Windows 10 versions, KB5083768 for Windows 11 version 26H1, KB5082142 for Windows Server 2022, and KB5082198 for Windows Server 2016.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32154 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6936 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8246 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8246 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.1836 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5020 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2274 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32690 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |