VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2026-42979
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.19%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-06-09
Last modified2026-07-23
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness classification
- CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
- CWE-416: Use After Free
Primary references
- secure@microsoft.com — Vendor Advisory