CVE-2025-24044

Summary

CVE-2025-24044 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem. This issue permits an authorized attacker to execute a use-after-free condition, resulting in a privileged escalation within a local system context. By manipulating the memory of the affected component, an attacker can gain elevated access, potentially leading to significant security compromises. This vulnerability underscores the importance of timely software updates and strong access control measures to protect systems from unauthorized privilege escalation attempts.

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