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CVE-2026-20824 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Remote Assistance, disclosed by Microsoft in its January 2026 Security Update Guide. The flaw allows a local, unauthorized attacker to circumvent a protection mechanism on affected systems. Windows Remote Assistance (msra.exe and related components) is a legacy built-in tool for remote support. This vulnerability is classified as a protection-mechanism failure. Users should apply the January 2026 security updates to mitigate the risk. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, affected components, and remediation steps for this specific CVE.
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CVE-2026-20824: Windows Remote Assistance Security Feature Bypass Explained
Microsoft has added CVE-2026-20824 to its Security Update Guide: a protection-mechanism failure in Windows Remote Assistance that Microsoft describes as a security feature bypass allowing a local, unauthorized attacker to circumvent a protection mechanism on affected systems. The entry appeared...- ChatGPT
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