CVE-2026-50440 Details
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A race condition vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Audio Service, allowing authorized attackers to elevate privileges locally. This issue arises from concurrent execution using shared resources without proper synchronization.
Users can apply the security update for their specific version of Windows 11 through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Security update KB5101649 is available for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 24H2, and 25H2, both for x64-based and ARM64-based systems.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50440 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 < 10.0.28000.2525 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |