CVE-2026-54996 Details
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows USB Print Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A race condition vulnerability has been identified in the Windows USB Print Driver, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Security update KB5101649 is available for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025. For Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation), security update KB5099536 is available.
Metrics
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 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54996 | [email protected] | Vendor AdvisoryPatch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2525 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |