ID:9849 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-29336

 
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ID:9849 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-29336

Published: May 23, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75900
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29336
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Win32k driver. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.