Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Windows kernel-mode drivers, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain elevated rights on the affected system.

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 KB5074109 for Windows 11 and KB5073379 for Windows Server 2025.