CVE-2026-58543
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Race Condition in Windows USB Print Driver

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-58543, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows USB Print Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.

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Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-22
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-02
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 7 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33158 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.
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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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in the Windows USB Print Driver where improper synchronization during concurrent execution allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges by exploiting a physical attack.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with physical access could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially allowing them to install malicious software, access sensitive data, or take control of your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows USB Print Driver. Ensure physical access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized users from exploiting this vulnerability.

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