Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Kernel Streaming Service by Microsoft
CVE-2025-53149

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:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-53149?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver, allowing authorized attackers to escalate their privileges locally. This weakness can be exploited to gain elevated access rights within the vulnerable system, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and compromise of sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21100

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8330

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7678

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-2025-53149 : Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Kernel Streaming Service by Microsoft