CVE-2026-68840: Windows USB Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows USB Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows USB Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Windows releases are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
Does exploitation require remote access or user interaction?
No. The attack vector is local and user interaction is not required, but the attacker must already be an authorized local user with low privileges.
How difficult is exploitation expected to be?
The attack complexity is rated high. Successful exploitation depends on winning a race condition involving shared-resource synchronization.
What is the potential impact of a successful exploit?
A successful exploit can elevate local privileges and is rated as having high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.