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HIGH

CVE-2026-20531

CVSS v3

8.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

—

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249016; Issue ID: MSV-9169.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-05

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20531?

In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249016; Issue ID: MSV-9169.

Is CVE-2026-20531 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-20531 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-20531?

CVE-2026-20531 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.4 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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