Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in RPC Endpoint Mapper Service by Microsoft
CVE-2025-26679

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

The RPC Endpoint Mapper Service is impacted by a use after free vulnerability, allowing an authorized attacker to manipulate the service in such a way that they can elevate their privileges locally. This flaw could lead to unauthorized actions on the affected system, compromising its integrity. Organizations are advised to implement necessary mitigations and stay updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

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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