- What: Microsoft discloses a Win32k information disclosure vulnerability
- Impact: Potential exposure of sensitive system data
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Privacy Statement Third-Party Cookies AcceptRejectManage cookies MSRC ๎ฌ Customer Guidance ๎ฌ Security Update Guide ๎ฌ Vulnerabilities ๎ฌ CVE-2026-56184 Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability New On this page ๎ CVE-2026-56184 ๎ Subscribe RSS PowerShell ๎ฅ API ๎ฅ CSAF Security Vulnerability Released: Jul 14, 2026 Assigning CNA Microsoft CVE.org link CVE-2026-56184 ๏ Impact Information Disclosure Max Severity Important Weakness CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor CVSS Source Microsoft Vector String CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Metrics CVSS:3.1 5.5 / 4.8 ๎ฅ Base score metrics: 5.5 / Temporal score metrics: 4.8 ๎ฅฎ Expand all ๎ฅฐ Collapse all Metric Value ๎ฃฌ ๎ฅด Base score metrics(8) Attack Vector Local Attack Complexity Low Privileges Required Low User Interaction None Scope Unchanged Confidentiality High Integrity None Availability None ๎ฃฌ ๎ฅด Temporal score metrics(3) Exploit Code Maturity Unproven Remediation Level Official Fix Report Confidence Confirmed Please see Common Vulnerability Scoring System for more information on the definition of these metrics. Executive Summary Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. Exploitability The following table provides an exploitability assessment for this vulnerability at the time of original publication. Publicly disclosed No Exploited No Exploitability assessment Exploitation Less Likely FAQ What type of information could be disclosed by this vulnerability? Exploiting this vulnerability could allow the disclosure of certain memory address within kernel space. Knowing the exact location of kernel memory could be potentially leveraged by an attacker for other malicious activities. Acknowledgements Seung Chan Kim https://mylostchristmas.tistory.com/20 Microsoft recognizes the efforts of those in the security community who help us protect customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. See Acknowledgements for more information. 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Release date Descending ๎ Edit columns ๎ข Download ๎ Filters ๎ก Product Family ๎ Max Severity ๎ Impact ๎ Platform ๎ ๎ข Clear Release date ๎นฉ Product Platform Impact Max Severity Article Download Build Number Assigning CNA Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5101649 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.28000.2525 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link 5099539 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19044.7548 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows Server 2022 - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2022, Content:, 1 link 5099540 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2022, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.20348.5386 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5101649 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.28000.2525 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows Server 2025 - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2025, Content:, 1 link 5099536 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2025, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.33158 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5101650 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.8875 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5101650 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.8875 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5101650 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26200.8875 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5101650 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26200.8875 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link 5099536 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.33158 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link 5099539 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19045.7548 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5099539 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19045.7548 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5099539 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19045.7548 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5099539 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19044.7548 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Jul 14, 2026 Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Information Disclosure Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5099539 ๏ Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update ๏ Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19044.7548 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft All results loaded Loaded all 15 rows Disclaimer The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. 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