Type Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorised attacker to elevate privileges locally, affecting systems using this component.
Kernel
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
CVE-2026-95932
What this means
This is rated high severity (7.8 out of 10). There is no confirmed exploitation of it yet. Ask IT whether the affected products are in your estate.
Full vendor description
Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Scoring and exploitation
7.8/ 10
CVSS 3.1 base scoreHigh
Exploitable only with local access and a low-privilege account, and no one has to click or open anything. High impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability
Longer bar: easier to attack
Attack vectorLocalAV:L
Attack complexityLowAC:L
Privileges requiredLowPR:L
User interactionNoneUI:N
ScopeUnchangedS:U
Impact
Longer bar: more harm
ConfidentialityHighC:H
IntegrityHighI:H
AvailabilityHighA:H
- ~0.3% estimated chance of attack in 30 daysModel estimate (): a probability signal, not confirmed exploitation
- Exploited in the wild
- Not confirmed in the
- Not reported
Weaknesses
CWE-829
References
1 link from the CVE record, grouped by site.
msrc.microsoft.com1 link