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CVE 2026 50385 is a high-severity Windows Runtime race-condition vulnerability that may allow a locally authenticated attacker to elevate privileges. The issue affects Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, along with Windows Server 2025. Microsoft rates the flaw 8.8 out of 10 under CVSS 3.1 because successful exploitation could result in loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The tagged coverage explains that improper synchronization of a shared resource causes the vulnerability and identifies Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates, including KB5101650, as the required fix. Use this tag to follow related security update and vulnerability information.
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    CVE-2026-50385: Install KB5101650 to Fix Windows 11 Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-50385 is a high-severity Windows Runtime race-condition vulnerability that can let a locally authenticated attacker elevate privileges, with Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 and Windows Server 2025 requiring the July 14, 2026 security updates. Microsoft assigned the flaw a CVSS 3.1...