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Windows CVE-2026-20935

MEDIUM
Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CWE-822)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
6.2
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.2 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.2

DescriptionCVE.org

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

AnalysisAI

Information disclosure in Windows VBS Enclave protection across Windows 11 versions (23h2, 24h2, 25h2) results from unsafe pointer handling that allows local attackers to read sensitive data without authentication. The vulnerability requires local access and carries medium severity with no available patch, making it a persistent risk for systems relying on virtualization-based security controls.

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Risk Assessment CVSS 6.2 (MEDIUM). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
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