CVE-2026-34333 is a local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32K-GRFX subsystem, a kernel-mode graphics component involved in GDI rendering and window-management operations. The flaw is described as a use-after-free condition in Win32K-GRFX, with associated integer overflow or wraparound behavior also identified as part of the bug pattern. The issue can result in premature release of a kernel graphics object followed by subsequent access through a stale pointer. An attacker may be able to reclaim the freed memory with controlled data and leverage the corrupted object state to manipulate kernel memory, corrupt kernel structures, or redirect execution flow. Because the vulnerable component executes in kernel mode, successful exploitation can transition a low-privileged local user to SYSTEM-level privileges.
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A Windows Win32K-GRFX local elevation of privilege vulnerability caused by a use-after-free, with integer overflow/wraparound also referenced. Successful exploitation could allow an authorized attacker with low privileges to gain SYSTEM privileges.
A Win32k elevation of privilege vulnerability mentioned as another flaw patched in the same Microsoft update cycle.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Win32K GRFX kernel-mode graphics subsystem caused by an integer overflow leading to a use-after-free, allowing a low-privileged local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
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