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CVE-2026-20765

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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Intel TDX Guest software versions prior to 0.3.1 are vulnerable to a privilege escalation issue due to incorrect comparisons within user applications. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and privileged user rights to escalate privileges without requiring user interaction, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Organizations utilizing Intel TDX technology should prioritize patching to mitigate this risk, particularly those with sensitive data or critical applications.

CVE
CVE-2026-20765
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.24%

Original NVD Description

Incorrect comparison for some Intel(R) TDX Guest software before version 0.3.1 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (low), integrity (low) and availability (low) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.