CVE-2026-20576
MediumCVSS 6.7Summary
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.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with System privileges could exploit the out-of-bounds write to escalate privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction.
Recommendation
Apply patch ALPS11431385. Restrict access to System privileges and monitor suspicious operations in the afe component.
Other vulnerabilities in afe
See all- 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-2026-20573Medium
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.
- 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 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. Patch ID: ALPS11431385; Issue ID: MSV-9920.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

