CVE-2026-24296
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Race Condition in Windows Device Association Service Elevates Privileges

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Device Association Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-13
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-24296
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10625
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 24 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.8511 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.8511 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6783 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6783 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2016 to 10.0.14393.8957 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.8511 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.4830 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2 to 10.0.25398.2207 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.8957 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.8957 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.32463 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.
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Impact Analysis

An attacker who is already authorized on the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges than intended. This elevation of privilege can lead to full control over the affected system, potentially allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, or disrupt system operations.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a race condition in the Windows Device Association Service where concurrent execution uses a shared resource without proper synchronization. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

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