High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A sneaky race condition in the Graphics Kernel could allow authorized users to elevate their privileges locally – like a kitchen assistant suddenly becoming the head chef without anyone noticing! 🍽️ Imagine a busy restaurant where two chefs are trying to access the same set of ingredients at once, causing confusion and potentially leading to disastrous dishes. In this case, the Graphics Kernel is that kitchen, and the lack of proper synchronization is what leads to the mix-up. If an attacker successfully exploits this race condition, they could gain elevated privileges, bypassing normal restrictions. This means they could access sensitive areas of the system, alter configurations, or even take full control. It could be as serious as letting the wrong person run the show in a high-stakes environment!
Imagine a busy restaurant where two chefs are trying to access the same set of ingredients at once, causing confusion and potentially leading to disastrous dishes. In this case, the Graphics Kernel is that kitchen, and the lack of proper synchronization is what leads to the mix-up. This vulnerability occurs due to improper synchronization in concurrent execution within the Graphics Kernel. An authorized user can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, granting them unauthorized access to restricted functionalities.
If an attacker successfully exploits this race condition, they could gain elevated privileges, bypassing normal restrictions. This means they could access sensitive areas of the system, alter configurations, or even take full control. It could be as serious as letting the wrong person run the show in a high-stakes environment! To remediate this vulnerability, ensure that your Graphics Kernel is updated to the latest version where this issue has been addressed. Monitor any access logs for unusual activity and enforce stricter privilege management policies. Don't wait—act fast! You've got this! With the right updates in place, you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6809 | 10.0.19044.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6809 | 10.0.19045.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6491 | 10.0.22631.6491 |
| 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_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.4648 | 10.0.20348.4648 |
| 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 |