CVE-2026-20854 Details
Description
Use after free in Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to execute code remotely over the network. The issue arises when the system improperly manages memory during authentication, potentially leading to a crash or other unintended behaviors.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5073379 for Windows Server 2025 and KB5074109 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20854 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |