Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Installer
CVE-2025-21287

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

Summary

The Windows Installer elevation of privilege vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges through a specific exploit. By manipulating the installation process, unauthorized users may gain elevated access to system functionality, compromising system integrity and user data. It is crucial for system administrators to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Microsoft to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20890

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7699

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6775

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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