Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-24297
Published: March 10, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU123778
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-24297
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Kerberos. A local user can exploit the race and bypass a security feature on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-24297
Install updates from vendor's website.