Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A type confusion vulnerability has been identified in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability arises from the access of resources using incompatible types, 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 KB5095051 for Windows 11 and KB5094125 for Windows Server 2025.