PT-2026-70295 · Intel · Intel Processors
CVE-2026-20760
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Published
2026-08-11
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Updated
2026-09-02
CVSS v4.0
6.8
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Intel(R) Processors (affected versions not specified)
Description
Improper handling of overlap between protected memory ranges in some microcode within Ring 0: Hypervisor may allow an escalation of privilege. An authorized adversary with privileged user access can execute a low complexity attack via local access to gain higher privileges without requiring user interaction or special internal knowledge. This issue impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Intel Processors