CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA race condition vulnerability in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to exploit improper synchronization of shared resources, potentially leading to local privilege escalation. This high-severity flaw could enable attackers to gain elevated permissions, compromising system integrity. Organizations using affected Windows systems should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
CVE
CVE-2026-50667
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
2.01%
Windows
Original NVD Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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