Use After Free Vulnerability in Windows Shell by Microsoft
CVE-2025-27729
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 8 April 2025
What is CVE-2025-27729?
A use after free vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This weakness arises from improper memory management, allowing potential exploitation by attackers to gain control over the affected environment. It's crucial for users and administrators to apply patches or mitigations provided by Microsoft to safeguard against potential threats.
Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.5737
Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5737
Windows 11 version 22H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5189