CVE-2026-20474: Race Condition

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

In display, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a race condition. 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: ALPS11019183; Issue ID: MSV-7758.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Display

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALPS11019183

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20474?

CVE-2026-20474 has a risk score of 41, indicating a moderate threat level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20474?

To mitigate CVE-2026-20474, apply the patch identified by ALPS11019183.

3

What causes CVE-2026-20474?

CVE-2026-20474 is caused by a race condition in the display component that can lead to privilege escalation.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20474?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2026-20474.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-20474?

CVE-2026-20474 could lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker with system privileges.

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