MicrosoftCVE-2026-50404
Microsoft Windows Media: race condition
Fix: upgrade to 10.0.26100.8875 or later (3 fixed versions below)
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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 |