CVE-2026-96160: Windows Graphics Kernel out-of-bounds read elevation of privilege

CVE-2026-96160 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-11-10

Windows Graphics Kernel contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows an authorized local attacker to escalate their privileges to higher system levels. This could allow an attacker with limited user access to gain administrative control over the system, potentially enabling malware installation, data theft, or system compromise.

Technologies: Microsoft Windows. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-96160 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-96160 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-96160?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows <UNKNOWN>.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-96160?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-96160?
Check whether you run Microsoft Windows at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An out-of-bounds read in the Windows Graphics Kernel component allows privilege escalation when exploited by an authenticated local attacker. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have local access and valid user credentials to trigger the flaw, which leads to information disclosure and subsequent privilege escalation.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Windows <UNKNOWN>

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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