Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) has been identified, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. The issue arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited to gain higher 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 for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5083768, KB5082052, KB5083769, and KB5082063.