Windows Kernel Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation

Remote code execution in the Windows Kernel allows unauthenticated network attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a use-after-free condition (CWE-122 heap-related memory corruption). The flaw was reported by Microsoft (secure@microsoft.com) and carries a critical CVSS 9.8 with no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Tag metadata indicates the bug can also be leveraged for heap overflow and denial-of-service outcomes.

Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Kernel allows an authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to SYSTEM by triggering a use-after-free condition (CWE-416). The flaw carries a CVSS 7.8 score with local attack vector and low privileges required, and no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis. Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is the sole referenced authoritative source, indicating this is a vendor-discovered and vendor-tracked issue.

Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Kernel allows an authenticated low-privilege attacker to elevate to SYSTEM by triggering a use-after-free condition in kernel memory. The flaw carries a CVSS 7.0 rating with high attack complexity, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Exploitation requires a race condition or specific timing to be won, which constrains reliable weaponization but does not eliminate the risk on multi-user or shared Windows hosts.