High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A race condition in Windows Management Services could let an authorized attacker elevate their privileges like winning a marathon by cutting through the park! Think of it as two delivery drivers trying to access the same package at the same time without clear communication — one could snatch it away before the other finishes their task. This mismanaged timing leaves the door wide open for privilege escalation! An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain higher-level permissions, potentially taking full control of the system. This means they could install malicious software, exfiltrate sensitive data, or even disrupt services — a scenario that could be absolutely devastating for any organization!
Think of it as two delivery drivers trying to access the same package at the same time without clear communication — one could snatch it away before the other finishes their task. This mismanaged timing leaves the door wide open for privilege escalation! This vulnerability arises from improper synchronization when multiple processes attempt to access shared resources concurrently. Without adequate safeguards, an attacker can manipulate this timing to elevate their privileges on the system.
An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain higher-level permissions, potentially taking full control of the system. This means they could install malicious software, exfiltrate sensitive data, or even disrupt services — a scenario that could be absolutely devastating for any organization! To mitigate this issue, ensure that your systems are updated with the latest patches from Microsoft. Additionally, review access controls to limit unauthorized local access and consider implementing monitoring solutions to detect irregular activities. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your environment! 🛡️
| 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 |