CVE-2026-42978

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2026-06-09

Last modified

2026-09-24

Weaknesses

CWE-362, CWE-416

Affected products

• Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 21H2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 21h2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 22H2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 22h2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 23H2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 23h2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 24H2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 24h2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 25H2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 25h2 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 26H1 (Microsoft)
• Windows 11 26h1 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2019 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2022 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2025 (Microsoft)

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42978