Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2025-21325

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 11 Version 22h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 January 2025

Summary

This vulnerability in Windows allows malicious actors to gain elevated privileges in Secure Kernel Mode, which could enable them to execute arbitrary code and compromise system integrity. It impacts several Windows versions, underscoring the importance of timely security updates and robust security practices to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5371

Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5371

Windows 11 version 22H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.4751

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

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