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CVE-2026-20521

HIGH · CVSS 8.4 EPSS 0.13% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-05 · Last synced 2026-10-07

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Video HAL allows for local escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check, enabling attackers to gain elevated access without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Organizations utilizing affected systems should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks. This issue is particularly relevant for developers and security teams managing video processing components in their software environments.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-20521
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.13%

Original NVD Description

In Video HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11375674; Issue ID: MSV-9571.