High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A sneaky use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component could let a local attacker elevate their privileges without breaking a sweat! 😱 Think of it like a magic trick where an illusionist gets access to a locked vault because they know the secret exit — an authorized user can exploit this vulnerability to gain unwarranted access. This means an attacker could potentially do anything, from accessing sensitive data to executing malicious files, putting your entire system at serious risk. Imagine the chaos if someone could suddenly act as an admin without permission!
Think of it like a magic trick where an illusionist gets access to a locked vault because they know the secret exit — an authorized user can exploit this vulnerability to gain unwarranted access. The use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component occurs when the program continues to use memory that has already been freed, leading to unpredictable behavior and potential privilege escalation for authorized users.
This means an attacker could potentially do anything, from accessing sensitive data to executing malicious files, putting your entire system at serious risk. Imagine the chaos if someone could suddenly act as an admin without permission! To shield your system, update your Microsoft Graphics Component to the latest version available immediately. Regularly audit user permissions to ensure that only authorized individuals have administrative access. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and keep your data safe! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6809 | 10.0.19044.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6809 | 10.0.19045.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6491 | 10.0.22631.6491 |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 | 10.0.26100.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 | 10.0.26200.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.4648 | 10.0.20348.4648 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2092 | 10.0.25398.2092 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 | 10.0.26100.32230 |