Microsoft Windows DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows DirectX Graphics Kernel. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The issue arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited to gain higher-level permissions on the affected system.

Impact

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

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is included in the October 2025 Monthly Rollup, available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5066791, KB5066835, KB5066780, KB5066836, and KB5066875.