Microsoft Windows WFP NDIS Lightweight Filter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows WFP NDIS Lightweight Filter Driver (wfplwfs.sys). This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The issue arises from a use-after-free condition, which can be exploited to gain SYSTEM privileges.

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 provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. This security update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5083768, KB5082198, KB5082126, KB5082063, KB5082200, and KB5083769.