CVE-2026-20836

HighCVSS 7.0/10Last modified Jul 30, 2026

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.0/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 13, 2026
Last modified
Jul 30, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-20836: High severity, CVSS 7.0 | Vulnix