Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Device Health Attestation (DHA) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-08-11
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Concurrent execution of shared resource operations within the Windows Device Health Attestation (DHA) service contains a race condition (CWE‑362) and an improper use‑after‑free (CWE‑416) due to improper synchronization, enabling an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Successful exploitation would grant the attacker code‑execution privileges, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows 11 version 26H1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, and Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) are all impacted. The flaw applies to both 32‑bit and 64‑bit builds of the operating systems listed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects high severity, and the EPSS score of < 1% indicates a very low but non‑zero exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no confirmed field‑deployed exploits publicly. Attackers would need network‑level access to the Device Health Attestation service and sufficient privileged access to trigger the race condition; the flaw is remotely exploitable via crafted network traffic. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is inferred to be network‑based.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 22, 2026 at 11:19 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply all applicable Windows security updates that contain the fix for the Device Health Attestation race condition.
  • Configure firewall and network segmentation to allow inbound traffic to the Device Health Attestation service only from trusted remote hosts.
  • Employ endpoint protection or application whitelisting to detect and block anomalous DLL loading or modification attempts by the Device Health Attestation process.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 22, 2026 at 11:19 UTC.

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History

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Azure Attestation service and Device Health Attestation Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Device Health Attestation (DHA) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Azure Attestation service and Device Health Attestation Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Windows Device Health Attestation (DHA) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses CWE-362
CWE-416
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 10 1809 Windows 11 26h1 Windows 11 26h1 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation) Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-31T20:07:46.984Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T19:02:26.600Z

Link: CVE-2026-66802

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Updated: 2026-08-11T18:26:58.217Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2026-08-11T17:19:01.587

Modified: 2026-08-20T15:18:19.133

Link: CVE-2026-66802

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-22T11:30:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

    Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

  • CWE-416

    Use After Free