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CVE-2026-20524

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 memory corruption vulnerability in the apu component arises from improper input validation, potentially allowing local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Organizations utilizing affected products should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and control over their systems. Immediate action is recommended, particularly for environments where sensitive data or critical operations are involved.

Public Exploit Signal

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

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CVE
CVE-2026-20524
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.13%

Original NVD Description

In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249004; Issue ID: MSV-9170.