#Windows Win32K - GRFX

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

**According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R) and privileges required is Low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** An authorized attacker with privileges could send controlled inputs to exploit this vulnerability.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

**What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?** An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Use after free in Windows GDI allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Use after free in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

**According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?** The word **Remote** in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.

**Windows 11, version 24H2 is not generally available yet. Why are there updates for this version of Windows listed in the Security Updates table?** The new Copilot+ devices that are now publicly available come with Windows 11, version 24H2 installed. Customers with these devices need to know about any vulnerabilities that affect their machine and to install the updates if they are not receiving automatic updates. Note that the general availability date for Windows 11, version 24H2 is scheduled for later this year.