Microsoft · Windows Graphics · CVE-2024-38249
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Windows Graphics Component (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue is related to an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component, which can be exploited to allow an attacker to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability is associated with the use of memory after it has been freed, specifically in the context of the BeginPaint function and its handling of brushes, pens, and color spaces.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.