Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in libva Software by Intel

CVE-2026-56438

What is CVE-2026-56438?

The libva software from Intel is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that arises from an uncontrolled search path within user applications. This security flaw can be exploited by an unprivileged adversary, requiring authenticated user access and the execution of a high-complexity attack. An attack may be executed locally, contingent on the presence of specific conditions and active user participation. The exploitation of this vulnerability poses significant risks, potentially jeopardizing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

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