Windows Cross Device Service Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation by Authorized Users
CVE-2025-24994

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 11 Version 22h2
Windows 11 Version 22h3
Windows 11 Version 23h2
Windows 11 Version 24h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Summary

Improper access control in the Windows Cross Device Service enables an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally. This vulnerability can potentially allow unauthorized users to access sensitive functionalities or data that should be restricted to higher privilege levels, posing significant risks to system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 version 22H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5039

Windows 11 version 22H3 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039

Windows 11 Version 23H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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