High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A race condition in Windows Management Services could let an attacker elevate their privileges locally, and it’s all about who gets there first! 🔥 Think of this like two chefs trying to add ingredients to the same pot simultaneously without a proper system in place. If one chef jumps in before the other can finish their task, they could spoil the entire dish! 🍲 This means an attacker could potentially gain control over sensitive parts of the system, allowing them to manipulate settings, access confidential data, or even install malicious software. The implications could range from disrupting service to full system compromise — a true nightmare scenario! 😱⚠️
Think of this like two chefs trying to add ingredients to the same pot simultaneously without a proper system in place. If one chef jumps in before the other can finish their task, they could spoil the entire dish! 🍲 This vulnerability arises from improper synchronization when multiple processes try to access shared resources concurrently, leading to a situation where an attacker can exploit timing to elevate their permissions.
This means an attacker could potentially gain control over sensitive parts of the system, allowing them to manipulate settings, access confidential data, or even install malicious software. The implications could range from disrupting service to full system compromise — a true nightmare scenario! 😱⚠️ To mitigate this risk, ensure your system is patched and updated to the latest version of Windows Management Services. Additionally, monitor permissions closely and employ stricter access controls to prevent unauthorized attempts at privilege escalation. You've got this! Stay vigilant, and by following these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your system secure. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 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_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 |