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Windows CVE-2026-20857

HIGH
Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CWE-822)
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

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver contains an unsafe pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation on affected Windows versions including Windows 10 1809, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges without user interaction. …

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RemediationAI

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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CVE-2026-20857 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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