PT-2026-2660 · Microsoft · Windows Kernel+1
CVE-2026-20809
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Published
2026-01-13
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Updated
2026-01-17
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows Kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition exists within the Windows Kernel Memory. This condition can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on a local system. The issue involves a timing window where the state of a resource changes between the time it is checked and the time it is used, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
DoS
Heap Based Buffer Overflow
Time Of Check To Time Of Use
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows Kernel