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Double free in Windows Win32K - ICOMP 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.
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
**According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** Any authenticated attacker could trigger this vulnerability. It does not require admin or other elevated privileges.
**What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?** An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Improper access control in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.