Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V by Microsoft
CVE-2025-24048
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 March 2025
Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows Hyper-V, which could allow an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than intended. This flaw emphasizes the importance of regular updates and patch management to mitigate potential exploitation.
Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1607 x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876
Windows 10 Version 1809 x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009
Windows 10 Version 21H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5608
References
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