CVE-2026-45606
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft UxTheme Library (uxtheme.dll) allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An out-of-bounds read in the UxTheme Library allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
- Who is affected
- Users of the UxTheme Library are affected by this vulnerability.
- Urgency
- Remediation is necessary to prevent potential service disruption.
- Action
- Users should apply the necessary updates to the UxTheme Library.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.38% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 30% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (1)
- mediumCVE-2026-45606: Microsoft UxTheme Library (uxtheme.dll) Denial of Service Vulnerabilitymsrc · 2026-06-09
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