Duty Analyst: Joseph McCarthy

CVE-2026-20808

Published: 2026-01-13 18:16:07 | Last modified: 2026-01-14 20:10:30

HIGH CVSS 7.0
No EPSS data

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Printer Association Object allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS details

Severity
high
Score
7.0
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

This CVE is not currently listed in the EPSS dataset.

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