Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Kernel by Microsoft
CVE-2025-53151

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-2025-53151?

A vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel due to use after free errors, which can be exploited by an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, posing a significant risk to system security if exploited.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7678

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6216

Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6216

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-2025-53151 : Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Kernel by Microsoft