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Industrial CVE-2026-23668

HIGH
Race Condition (CWE-362)
2026-03-10 secure@microsoft.com
7.0
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 10, 2026 - 18:18 nvd
HIGH 7.0

DescriptionNVD

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows Server 2016 and Windows 11 23h2 stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges. The race condition vulnerability requires local access and specific timing conditions but carries high impact potential across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. …

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Windows systems with Microsoft Graphics Component and assess exposure; notify system owners and establish incident response readiness. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls including restricting local logon privileges, disabling unnecessary graphics features, and enforcing privileged access management (PAM) for sensitive accounts. …

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CVE-2026-23668 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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