SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-50349

HIGH · CVSS 7 EPSS 0.19%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A race condition vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows authorized users to exploit improper synchronization, potentially leading to local privilege escalation. This high-severity flaw could enable attackers to gain elevated access to system resources, compromising the integrity of the affected Windows systems. Organizations using Windows should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized privilege escalation.

CVE
CVE-2026-50349
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7
EPSS
0.19%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.