CVE-2026-32090: 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 Speech Brokered Api allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Speech Brokered API on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Due to improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, an authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges escalated. 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-2026-32090 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-32090: 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 Speech Brokered Api allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Speech Brokered API on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Due to improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, an authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The issue is recognized by Microsoft and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges escalated. 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-2026-32090 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-10T22:02:18.668Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32090","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a2e82d89c981fd6bc33
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:44:09 AM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 5:22:43 AM
Views: 61
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