Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 5.6 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Spoofing of Windows Virtualization-Based Security enclaves allowing an authorized attacker to impersonate other processes locally
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability is caused by a race condition arising from concurrent execution using a shared resource in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). The improper synchronization allows an authorized local attacker to spoof the VBS enclave, effectively impersonating other processes or components within the same system. The impact is limited to local privileges; an attacker who already has some level of access can elevate or alter the behavior of virtual enclaves, potentially bypassing security controls designed for isolation and integrity.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, 26H1, 26H2 (for both x64 and arm64 architectures) and Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, and Windows Server 2025 Server Core installations. Users of these operating systems should verify that the latest security updates have been applied to mitigate the race condition.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 5.6, the vulnerability represents a moderate risk. The EPSS score is currently unavailable, and the vulnerability has not been listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is local; an attacker must be able to run code with sufficient privileges to target the VBS enclave. While the exploitation requires authorized access, the impact of successful spoofing could compromise the integrity of trusted processes within the enclave. The risk of exploitation is considered moderate, but remediation through patching is strongly recommended.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 03:55 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Windows security updates released by Microsoft for the affected OS versions
  • If immediate updating is not possible, limit local user privileges so that only administrators or essential users have the ability to utilize VBS enclaves
  • Configure VBS and TPM settings to enforce strict enclave integrity checks and monitor system logs for anomalous enclave-related events

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 03:55 UTC.

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History

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 26h2
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 26h2
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Title Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave Spoofing Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 Version 26h2 For Arm64-based Systems
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses CWE-362
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_11_version_26h2_for_arm64-based_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows 11 Version 26h2 For Arm64-based Systems
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 26h1 Windows 11 26h1 Windows 11 26h2 Windows 11 Version 26h2 For Arm64-based Systems Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:01:52.940Z

Reserved: 2026-08-03T23:28:38.300Z

Link: CVE-2026-70097

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Updated: 2026-10-13T22:19:29.555Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:19:21.623

Modified: 2026-10-21T15:14:34.770

Link: CVE-2026-70097

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Updated: 2026-10-18T00:45:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

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