SB2026011444 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Connected Devices Platform Service
Published: January 14, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026011444
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20864)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.