Product:
Windows Win32K – GRFX
Summary
A race condition in Windows Win32K – GRFX allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. This occurs due to concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper synchronization. The vulnerability can lead to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2025-55228 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system and be able to execute code. By taking advantage of the race condition, the attacker can manipulate the shared resource to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. This requires a high level of skill and knowledge of the system’s operation.
Affected Products
- Windows Win32K – GRFX: Vulnerable to local code execution due to improper synchronization in concurrent execution.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft. Regularly applying updates can help protect against known vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of exploitation.