CVE-2026-20822
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk31th percentile - higher than 31% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates from Microsoft for the Graphics Component.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Graphics Component
See all- CVE-2017-11824High
The Microsoft Graphics Component in Windows has a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege through improper handling of objects in memory. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008 and 2016, as well as Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.
- CVE-2017-11763High
The Microsoft Graphics Component in Windows allows remote code execution due to improper handling of specially crafted embedded fonts. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.
- CVE-2017-11762High
The Microsoft Graphics Component in Windows allows remote code execution due to improper handling of specially crafted embedded fonts. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.
- CVE-2017-8556High
In Microsoft Windows systems, including Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016, there is a vulnerability that allows elevation of privilege due to improper handling of objects in memory by the graphics component.
- CVE-2017-0156High
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 7, 8.1, RT 8.1, 10, and Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016 due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Microsoft Graphics Component.
- CVE-2025-60724Critical
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-50483Medium
A vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics component allows an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information locally to an unauthorized actor.
- CVE-2026-58609High
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
- CVE-2026-42986High
Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.