MicrosoftCVE-2026-50398
Microsoft Windows Media: race condition
Fix: upgrade to 10.0.26100.8875 or later (4 fixed versions below)
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Version 24H2 Product | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.8875 | 10.0.26100.8875 |
| Windows 11 Version 25H2 Product | >= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.8875 | 10.0.26200.8875 |
| Windows 11 version 26H1 Product | >= 10.0.28000.0, < 10.0.28000.2525 | 10.0.28000.2525 |
| Windows Server 2025 Product | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33158 | 10.0.26100.33158 |
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) Product | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33158 | 10.0.26100.33158 |