CVE-2026-23671: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Bluetooth RFCOM Protocol Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Bluetooth RFCOM Protocol Driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and has been assigned CVE-2026-23671. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker could exploit this race condition vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-23671: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Bluetooth RFCOM Protocol Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Bluetooth RFCOM Protocol Driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and has been assigned CVE-2026-23671. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker could exploit this race condition vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T16:59:33.466Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b05628ea502d3aa87d68be
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:10:20 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 5:12:10 AM
Views: 101
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