CVE-2026-32088: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Biometric Service allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32088) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Biometric Service on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Improper synchronization of concurrent execution using shared resources enables an attacker with physical access to bypass security controls. The issue is recognized and patched by Microsoft, with an official fix released. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting medium severity, with attack vector requiring physical access and no privileges or user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to a vulnerable system can exploit this race condition to bypass biometric security features, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The impact includes confidentiality and integrity compromise but does not affect availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-32088: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Biometric Service allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32088) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Biometric Service on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Improper synchronization of concurrent execution using shared resources enables an attacker with physical access to bypass security controls. The issue is recognized and patched by Microsoft, with an official fix released. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1, reflecting medium severity, with attack vector requiring physical access and no privileges or user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to a vulnerable system can exploit this race condition to bypass biometric security features, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The impact includes confidentiality and integrity compromise but does not affect availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-10T22:02:18.667Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32088","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a2e82d89c981fd6bc2d
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 6:34:34 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 6:06:37 AM
Views: 4
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