CVE-2026-20477
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Description
In display, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11009963; Issue ID: MSV-7658.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.0
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-03 03:16:42.750000
Last modified
2026-10-23 22:10:00.160000
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