CVE-2026-32161: 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 Native WiFi Miniport Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32161) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Native WiFi Miniport Driver of Windows 10 Version 1607. Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources enables an attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix from Microsoft is available and should be applied promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32161 for patch details and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-32161: 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 Native WiFi Miniport Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32161) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Native WiFi Miniport Driver of Windows 10 Version 1607. Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources enables an attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix from Microsoft is available and should be applied promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32161 for patch details and installation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-10T23:09:43.265Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32161","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a036535cbff5d861008c29f
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 5:36:53 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 7:37:47 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:51:54 AM
Views: 2
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