CVE-2026-20814
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk22th percentile - higher than 22% of all known CVEs
Summary
A race condition exists in the Graphics Kernel due to improper synchronization of shared resources. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user could gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the stability and security of the graphics subsystem.
Recommendation
Apply the security patch from the Windows vendor.
Other vulnerabilities in Graphics Kernel
See all- CVE-2026-50296High
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Graphics Kernel. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-20836High
A race condition exists in the Graphics Kernel due to improper synchronization of shared resources. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.