CVE-2026-58628 in Windows
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2026
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Wireless Networking allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/15/2026
This vulnerability represents a classic race condition flaw in the Windows wireless networking subsystem that enables local privilege escalation through improper synchronization of shared resources. The issue occurs when multiple threads or processes attempt to access and modify the same wireless network configuration resources simultaneously without adequate locking mechanisms or atomic operations. When an authorized attacker exploits this condition, they can manipulate the timing of concurrent operations to gain elevated privileges within the system.
The technical implementation involves a race condition in how Windows handles wireless network credential storage and authentication processes. Specifically, when multiple concurrent operations attempt to modify wireless profile settings or access shared memory regions containing authentication tokens, the lack of proper mutual exclusion mechanisms allows for unpredictable behavior. This flaw typically manifests when the system performs operations such as wireless profile creation, modification, or authentication validation while other processes are simultaneously accessing the same underlying data structures.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability provides attackers with a path to escalate privileges from standard user level to SYSTEM level access, which represents a significant security risk. The attack requires local system access and authentication but does not need network connectivity or external exploitation vectors. The race condition can be exploited through carefully timed concurrent operations that manipulate shared resources during critical sections of wireless networking code execution. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it leverages legitimate system functionality to achieve unauthorized privilege elevation.
The underlying cause aligns with common software security weaknesses classified under CWE-362, which specifically addresses race conditions in concurrent programming. This vulnerability demonstrates poor resource management practices and inadequate synchronization primitives within the Windows wireless networking components. From an adversarial perspective, this flaw maps to ATT&CK technique T1068, which covers local privilege escalation through the exploitation of system vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper synchronization mechanisms such as mutexes, semaphores, or atomic operations when accessing shared resources in wireless networking code paths. Microsoft typically addresses such issues through security updates that modify the concurrent access patterns and introduce appropriate locking mechanisms. System administrators should prioritize applying relevant security patches and monitoring for unusual concurrent access patterns in wireless networking components. Additionally, implementing least privilege principles and restricting local user access to sensitive system functions can reduce the attack surface for this particular vulnerability class.