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Windows CVE-2026-20809

HIGH
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Windows Kernel Memory affects Windows 10 21h2 and Windows Server 2022 23h2, exploitable by local authenticated users through a race condition between permission checks and memory access. An attacker with local access can leverage this window to gain elevated system privileges. …

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RemediationAI

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

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CVE-2026-20809 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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