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 of Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources enables an attacker with physical access to bypass security features. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, mitigating the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized attacker with physical access to bypass security features of the Windows Biometric Service, potentially compromising system security and user authentication integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires physical access, limiting remote exploitation.
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-2026-32088 to remediate this vulnerability.
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 22H3
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32088) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Biometric Service of Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources enables an attacker with physical access to bypass security features. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, mitigating the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized attacker with physical access to bypass security features of the Windows Biometric Service, potentially compromising system security and user authentication integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires physical access, limiting remote exploitation.
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-2026-32088 to remediate this vulnerability.
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: 04/14/2026, 17:32:30 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 14:01:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 118
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