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CVE-2026-61920


Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 8 products from microsoft, from microsoft, from microsoft and 5 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2026-08-11T17:18:14.193

Last Modified

2026-09-02T18:20:38.667

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 (MEDIUM)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-362
    CWE-416

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System microsoft windows_10_1607 < 10.0.14393.9418 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10_1607 < 10.0.14393.9418 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10_1809 < 10.0.17763.9121 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10_1809 < 10.0.17763.9121 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_11_26h1 < 10.0.28000.2704 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_11_26h1 < 10.0.28000.2704 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 r2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2016 < 10.0.14393.9418 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2019 < 10.0.17763.9121 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2022 < 10.0.20348.5440 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2025 < 10.0.26100.33222 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For microsoft's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.