Local Privilege Escalation in Netskope NS Client on Windows Systems

CVE-2025-11156

What is CVE-2025-11156?

A flaw has been identified in the Netskope NS Client for Windows, allowing a local user with Administrator privileges to improperly load a driver as a generic kernel service. This exploitation can lead to a system crash, also known as Blue-Screen-of-Death, effectively causing a Denial of Service (DoS) on the affected machine. It is crucial for users to ensure their systems are secure to prevent potential disruptions.

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