Windows Event Tracing Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2025-49660

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 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-49660?

A vulnerability in Windows Event Tracing allows an unauthorized attacker to exploit a use after free scenario, resulting in local privilege escalation. This security flaw could enable attackers to gain elevated rights on the targeted Windows system, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information. It is crucial for users to apply the latest security updates to mitigate the associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21073

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8246

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7558

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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CVE-2025-49660 : Windows Event Tracing Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Products