ZDI-23-1545: Microsoft Windows IsSurfaceLockable Type Confusion Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Additionally, the target system must have multiple active monitors. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-36594.

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