Microsoft Windows Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation 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 improper synchronization in concurrent execution using shared resources.

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 KB5073722 to address this vulnerability. This security update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. For Windows Server 2025, the security update KB5073379 can be applied. Windows 11 users can download the security update KB5074109. For Windows Server 2022, the security update KB5073450 is available. Windows 10 users can apply the security update KB5073724. Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) users can also apply the security update KB5073457. Windows Server 2019 users can apply the security update KB5073723.