Microsoft Windows Device Association Broker Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Device Association Broker service. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The issue arises from improper memory management, leading to a use-after-free condition that can be exploited to gain higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate privileges from Medium Integrity Level to Local Service.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update KB5066835 to address this vulnerability. This security update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.