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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24297) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Kerberos component on Windows 10 Version 1607. Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources enables an attacker to bypass security features remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and an official patch has been released to address it.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this race condition over a network to bypass security features, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24297 to remediate this vulnerability.
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24297) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Kerberos component on Windows 10 Version 1607. Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources enables an attacker to bypass security features remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and an official patch has been released to address it.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this race condition over a network to bypass security features, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24297 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T21:28:02.969Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24297","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69b0562cea502d3aa87d69d6
Added to database: 03/10/2026, 17:34:36 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 20:27:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 156
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