Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Kernel by Microsoft
CVE-2025-26648

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:
8 April 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Windows Kernel where sensitive data is stored in improperly locked memory. An attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially allowing for unauthorized access to system resources and sensitive information. This can lead to further exploitation of the system and compromise its integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20978

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7970

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7137

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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