Microsoft Windows Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A race condition vulnerability has been identified in the Graphics Kernel of Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The issue arises from concurrent execution using shared resources, leading to improper synchronization.

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 KB5065426, KB5065474, KB5065425, KB5065431, and KB5065429.

Added: Sep 9, 2025, 5:53 PM
Updated: Sep 9, 2025, 5:53 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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