CVE-2026-20731: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Improper buffer restrictions for the Intel(R) NPU Driver for all versions within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a denial of service. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. 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 (none), integrity (low) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel Intel(R) NPU Driver

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20731?

CVE-2026-20731 has a risk rating of 33, indicating a potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20731?

To address CVE-2026-20731, update the Intel(R) NPU Driver to the latest version provided by Intel.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-20731?

CVE-2026-20731 affects all versions of the Intel(R) NPU Driver.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-20731?

CVE-2026-20731 may allow unprivileged software adversaries to execute a denial of service attack.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2026-20731?

Authenticated users with access to applications leveraging the Intel(R) NPU Driver could be vulnerable to CVE-2026-20731.

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