High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A sneaky race condition in the Printer Association Object could let an attacker with local access elevate their privileges—think of it as a mischievous game of musical chairs! 🎶 Picture a relay race where the runners keep tripping over each other because they didn't coordinate their handoffs properly. This race condition allows an attacker to swoop in and grab the baton, jumping ahead of everyone else! If an authorized attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could boost their privileges and gain access to sensitive system resources or data, leading to potentially devastating outcomes. Imagine them jumping to the front of the line and getting full control over the system—yikes!
Picture a relay race where the runners keep tripping over each other because they didn't coordinate their handoffs properly. This race condition allows an attacker to swoop in and grab the baton, jumping ahead of everyone else! This race condition occurs due to improper synchronization when multiple threads access the Printer Association Object simultaneously, allowing privilege escalation for an attacker with local access.
If an authorized attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could boost their privileges and gain access to sensitive system resources or data, leading to potentially devastating outcomes. Imagine them jumping to the front of the line and getting full control over the system—yikes! To mitigate this, make sure to apply patches as they become available and review the synchronization mechanisms in your code to ensure that concurrent access is managed properly. Regularly audit user permissions to keep unauthorized access at bay. You've got this! With vigilance and a few adjustments, you'll help keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 | 10.0.26100.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 | 10.0.26200.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2092 | 10.0.25398.2092 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 | 10.0.26100.32230 |