Microsoft Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

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

Impact

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

Remediation

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

Added: Oct 14, 2025, 7:47 PM
Updated: Oct 14, 2025, 7:47 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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