Microsoft Windows Connected Devices Platform Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Connected Devices Platform Service, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited to gain higher-level permissions.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5065431 for Windows 11, KB5065429 for Windows 10, and KB5065426 for Windows Server 2025.