Race Condition in Windows SMB Server Privilege Elevation Vulnerability
CVE-2026-20934
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 13 January 2026
What is CVE-2026-20934?
A race condition vulnerability exists in the Windows SMB Server, enabling authorized attackers to elevate their privileges over a network due to improper synchronization when accessing shared resources. This vulnerability may allow attackers to exploit system functionalities to gain more access than intended, posing significant risks to affected systems.

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Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8783
Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8276
Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6809
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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