CVE-2026-24297: 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 Kerberos allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24297) is a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Kerberos component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Due to improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources, an attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to bypass security features. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is publicly known and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized attacker can remotely exploit this race condition vulnerability to bypass security features in Windows Kerberos, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits are reported 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 mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-24297: 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 Kerberos allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24297) is a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Kerberos component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Due to improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources, an attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to bypass security features. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is publicly known and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized attacker can remotely exploit this race condition vulnerability to bypass security features in Windows Kerberos, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits are reported 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 mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T21:28:02.969Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562cea502d3aa87d69d6
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:36 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:11:59 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 5:14:52 AM
Views: 79
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