Microsoft Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability requires exploitation of a race condition to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Remediation

Users can apply the security updates provided in KB5053594, KB5053618, KB5053887, KB5053886, KB5053620, KB5053888, and KB5053995 to address this vulnerability.