CVE-2026-25184: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Applocker Filter Driver (applockerfltr.sys) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Applocker Filter Driver component of Windows 11 version 22H3 (build 10.0.22631.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and has been assigned CVE-2026-25184. Microsoft has released an official patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local user to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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-2026-25184 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-25184: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Applocker Filter Driver (applockerfltr.sys) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Applocker Filter Driver component of Windows 11 version 22H3 (build 10.0.22631.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and has been assigned CVE-2026-25184. Microsoft has released an official patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local user to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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-2026-25184 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-29T18:36:49.696Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-25184","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a1682d89c981fd6a621
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:32:43 AM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 3:09:48 AM
Views: 45
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