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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about kernel memory safety focus on vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-20920, a use-after-free in the Windows Win32k ICOMP surface. This kernel-level elevation-of-privilege bug allows an authorized local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM. Such defects are recurring in Win32k and highlight the importance of memory safety in the Windows kernel. Administrators are advised to prioritize remediation and validate that the correct KB updates are installed. The tag covers kernel memory safety issues in Windows, particularly those in the Win32k component, and their impact on system security.
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    CVE-2026-20920 Windows Win32k ICOMP Use After Free Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft has recorded CVE-2026-20920 as a kernel-level elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32K component: a use‑after‑free in the ICOMP surface that an authorized local attacker can trigger to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Evidence in vendor advisories and community trackers...
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