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CVE-2026-68840Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 7.0 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

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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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-362CWE-416

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-09-09); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2012windows_server_2016

1 version affected across 13 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-09-09: 1Mentions · 2026-09-25: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-09: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-25: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-09: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-25: 109-0909-25
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse2 posts
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH: CVE-2026-68840 (CVSS 7.0) - Race condition in Windows USB Driver enables local privilege escalation. Authorized attackers can exploit improper synchronization to gain elevated privileges. Patch immediately. #CVE #PatchNow #ThreatIntel https://t.co/lk8KmQKjP5

    Post summary

    Tweet announces CVE-2026-68840 (CVSS 7.0) race condition in Windows USB Driver enabling local privilege escalation and urges immediate patching. No PoC, exploit tool, or active exploitation evidence is cited.

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  • The Circuitry@thecircuitry_
    Patch

    CVE-2026-68840 scores 7.0 • Race condition in Windows USB Driver • Authorized local attacker can elevate privileges • Requires winning improper synchronization • Patched in September 2026 Patch Tuesday https://thecircuitry.to/article/microsoft-patches-high-severity-race-condition-in-windows-usb-driver-mttxvy0a https://t.co/LKYbgMl1iw

    Post summary

    CVE‑2026‑68840 is a race condition in the Windows USB driver that allows a local privilege escalation with a CVSS score of 7.0; Microsoft has released a patch in the September 2026 Patch Tuesday update.

    0000037
    37 followersView on X
CPE platform detail23 entries

23 of 23 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012r2--
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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