High severity7.0NVD Advisory· Published Oct 13, 2026· Updated Oct 13, 2026

CVE-2026-88160

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected products

Microsoft/Windows Search Componentllm-fuzzy

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88160nvd

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