CVE-2026-20573
MediumCVSS 6.7Summary
In the afe component, there is a double-free vulnerability causing memory corruption. It could lead to local privilege escalation by an actor who already has System privileges.
Risk Assessment
A local attacker with System privileges could escalate privileges through memory corruption. Exploitation does not require user interaction.
Recommendation
Deploy patch ALPS11431412. Audit System privileges and monitor unusual behavior of privileged processes.
Other vulnerabilities in afe
See all- CVE-2026-20576Medium
In the afe component, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability due to a missing bounds check. It could lead to local privilege escalation by an actor who already has System privileges.
- CVE-2026-20575Medium
In the afe component, there is a use-after-free vulnerability causing memory corruption. It could lead to local privilege escalation by an actor who already has System privileges.
- CVE-2026-20574Medium
In the afe component, there is a use-after-free vulnerability leading to memory corruption. It could enable local privilege escalation for an actor who already holds System privileges.
- CVE-2026-20571Medium
In afe, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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.
- CVE-2026-20568Medium
In afe, there is a possible system crash due to use after free. 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.
- CVE-2026-20567Medium
In afe, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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.
Original NVD description (English source)
In afe, there is a possible memory corruption due to double free. 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: ALPS11431412; Issue ID: MSV-9923.
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