CVE-2023-29359

Summary

CVE-2023-29359 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) subsystem in Microsoft Windows. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain administrative privileges on an affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. The vulnerability arises due to a flaw in the way GDI handles object destruction, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Mitigations include applying the latest Microsoft security updates and practicing strong security hygiene, such as using firewalls, antivirus software, and secure user accounts.

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