CVE-2026-50414: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
CVE-2026-50414 is a race condition vulnerability in Windows Media on Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network by exploiting improper synchronization of shared resources. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper synchronization (CWE-362) in Windows Media on Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An authorized attacker can exploit this race condition remotely to elevate privileges. The issue is addressed by an official patch from Microsoft as detailed in their security advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges remotely, potentially gaining higher-level access on the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Microsoft security update for CVE-2026-50414 as provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory. This patch resolves the race condition and mitigates the privilege escalation risk. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official fix.
CVE-2026-50414: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
CVE-2026-50414 is a race condition vulnerability in Windows Media on Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network by exploiting improper synchronization of shared resources. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper synchronization (CWE-362) in Windows Media on Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An authorized attacker can exploit this race condition remotely to elevate privileges. The issue is addressed by an official patch from Microsoft as detailed in their security advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges remotely, potentially gaining higher-level access on the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official Microsoft security update for CVE-2026-50414 as provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory. This patch resolves the race condition and mitigates the privilege escalation risk. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:56:53.259Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50414","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56769b68715ace43f0913b
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:48:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:48:58 UTC
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