Windows
CVE-2026-24296
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticated user accesses Device Association Service
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ExploitExploit race condition in shared resource synchronization
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ImpactEscalate privileges to SYSTEM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Concurrency control, locking
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Authenticated local user account required. High attack complexity due to race condition timing window. Windows Device Association Service must be running with vulnerable synchronization logic in shared resource access. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.0 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: High. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Privilege escalation in Windows Device Association Service (Windows 10 versions 1607, 1809, and 21H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and no user interaction, making it exploitable by insiders or compromised local accounts. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Device Association Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
RemediationAI
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Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 14 packages in microsoft
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-362 (Race Condition). 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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Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Device Association Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Executive ViewAI
A race condition vulnerability in Windows Device Association Service could allow authorized users to gain elevated system privileges on affected devices. This poses a moderate risk to organizations where device access controls are not strictly enforced, potentially enabling insider threats or compromised account abuse.
Disable or restrict Windows Device Association Service where not operationally required; enforce administrative approval workflows for device pairing; implement privileged access management (PAM) solutions to limit account elevation capabilities; apply Windows Defender Application Guard for high-risk user segments; monitor and audit all local privilege escalation attempts; segment networks to limit lateral movement from compromised standard user accounts.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Race conditions occur when multiple concurrent requests exploit the brief time gap between checking a condition and acting upon it (TOCTOU - Time of Check, Time of Use).
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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