CVE-2026-54125: 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 Runtime 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 Windows Runtime on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this race condition to elevate privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access on the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges escalated to. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54125. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-54125: 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 Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper synchronization (CWE-362) in Windows Runtime on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this race condition to elevate privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access on the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges escalated to. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54125. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T20:33:37.836Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54125","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676ad68715ace43f097d3
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:33 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:22:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/27/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 70
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