CVE-2026-68824

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3 7.0 HIGH

7.0^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.0 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68824

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-08 18:18

Updated : 2026-09-08 20:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-68824

Mitre link : CVE-2026-68824

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-68824

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-362

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CWE-416

Use After Free

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