CVE-2026-33839: 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 Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-33839: 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 Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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