Product:
Windows Speech Brokered Api
Summary
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization in Windows Speech Brokered Api allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. Attackers can gain higher privileges than intended, potentially compromising system integrity.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-32090 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system and be able to execute code. By taking advantage of the race condition in the Windows Speech Brokered Api, the attacker can manipulate the execution flow to gain elevated privileges. This requires a low level of skill and can be performed without user interaction.
Affected Products
- Windows Speech Brokered Api: A service that allows applications to use speech recognition and synthesis capabilities.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft. Regularly applying updates and monitoring for security advisories can help protect against potential exploitation of this and similar vulnerabilities.