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Windows CVE-2026-20842

HIGH
Use After Free (CWE-416)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.0
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
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 7.0

DescriptionNVD

Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]

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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-2026-20842 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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