Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers by Microsoft
CVE-2025-24066

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:
11 March 2025

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers, which could allow an attacker with authorized access to elevate their privileges locally. This vulnerability may enable attackers to execute arbitrary code or gain unauthorized access to system functionalities, posing significant security risks to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20947

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009

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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