SB2026011374 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel
Published: January 13, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026011374
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20814)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in DirectX Graphics Kernel. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.
2) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20836)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in DirectX Graphics Kernel. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.