High severity7.0NVD Advisory· Published Oct 13, 2026· Updated Oct 13, 2026
CVE-2026-85941
CVE-2026-85941
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1News mentions
1- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos Intelligence · Oct 13, 2026