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Windows CVE-2026-20876

MEDIUM
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
6.7
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
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
MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionNVD

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 through a heap-based buffer overflow in memory management. An authenticated local attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized system-level access. …

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RemediationAI

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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CVE-2026-20876 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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