CVE-2026-54111: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows USB Print Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-54111, involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows USB Print Driver component of Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). The race condition occurs due to improper synchronization when multiple threads access a shared resource concurrently. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0, indicating high severity, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights than intended. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54111 for detailed patch information and deployment guidance.
CVE-2026-54111: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows USB Print Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-54111, involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the Windows USB Print Driver component of Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). The race condition occurs due to improper synchronization when multiple threads access a shared resource concurrently. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0, indicating high severity, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights than intended. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54111 for detailed patch information and deployment guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T20:33:37.835Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54111","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f7b68715ace43e6bae1
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:20:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 59
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