CVE-2023-3781

Summary

CVE-2023-3781 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation. The issue stems from improper locking mechanisms, which can result in a use-after-free write. This vulnerability is significant because it enables attackers to escalate privileges without requiring any additional execution privileges, making it potentially dangerous for impacted systems. Furthermore, user interaction is not necessary for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability.

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