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CVE-2026-33839: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-33839cvecve-2026-33839cwe-362
Published: 05/12/2026 (05/12/2026, 16:58:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Windows 10 Version 1809

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.0high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Affected software

Microsoft

Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected versions
>=10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.8755

Microsoft

Windows 10 Version 21H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.19044.0 <10.0.19044.7291

Microsoft

Windows 10 Version 22H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.19045.0 <10.0.19045.7417

Microsoft

Windows 11 version 23H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.22631.0 <10.0.22631.7079

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 23H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.22631.0 <10.0.22631.7219

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 24H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.8457

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 25H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.26200.0 <10.0.26200.8457

Microsoft

Windows 11 version 26H1

Affected versions
>=10.0.28000.0 <10.0.28000.2113

Microsoft

Windows Server 2019

Affected versions
>=10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.8755

Microsoft

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.8755

Microsoft

Windows Server 2022

Affected versions
>=10.0.20348.0 <10.0.20348.5139

Microsoft

Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=10.0.25398.0 <10.0.25398.2330

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025

Affected versions
>=10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.32860

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.32860

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 16:34:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33839) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows Win32K graphics subsystem (GRFX) in Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Improper synchronization during concurrent execution of shared resources can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.

Potential Impact

An authorized local attacker can exploit this race condition to elevate privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1809 system. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to execute code with elevated rights. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33839. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
microsoft
Date Reserved
2026-03-24T00:52:01.353Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
official-fix
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33839","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 6a036539cbff5d861008c341

Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:36:57 UTC

Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 16:34:49 UTC

Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:30 UTC

Views: 70

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