CVE-2026-32163: 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 User Interface Core allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper synchronization (CWE-362) in the Windows User Interface Core component of Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized local attacker can exploit this race condition to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-32163 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges gained. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 Version 1809 specifically.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32163 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-32163: 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 User Interface Core allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper synchronization (CWE-362) in the Windows User Interface Core component of Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized local attacker can exploit this race condition to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-32163 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges gained. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 Version 1809 specifically.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32163 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
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-2026-32163","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3082d89c981fd6bc95
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:32 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:45:52 AM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 5:00:15 AM
Views: 54
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