CVE-2026-23668: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-23668 is a race condition vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics Component of Windows 10 Version 1607. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting improper synchronization during concurrent execution using a shared resource. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. A patch is available to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-23668) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Due to improper synchronization when accessing shared resources concurrently, an authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges but no user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the patch.
CVE-2026-23668: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-23668 is a race condition vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics Component of Windows 10 Version 1607. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting improper synchronization during concurrent execution using a shared resource. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. A patch is available to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-23668) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Due to improper synchronization when accessing shared resources concurrently, an authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges but no user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T16:59:33.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b05628ea502d3aa87d68b8
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:32 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:21:46 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 12:13:07 PM
Views: 143
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