Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-20863

Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2

Double free in Windows Win32K - ICOMP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS
7
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.01.14
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7

Vulnerability overview

Double free in Windows Win32K - ICOMP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2
Affected versions
>= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6491, >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.7623, >= 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.7623, >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.4648, >= 10.0.25398.0 < 10.0.25398.2092, >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.32230, < 10.0.22631.6491, < 10.0.26100.7623, < 10.0.26200.7623, < 10.0.20348.4648, < 10.0.25398.2092, < 10.0.26100.32230
Fixed versions
10.0.22631.6491, 10.0.26100.7623, 10.0.26200.7623, 10.0.20348.4648, 10.0.25398.2092, 10.0.26100.32230

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-415