Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
CVE-2025-54099

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-54099?

The Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock is exposed to a stack-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of ensuring that systems are updated to prevent unauthorized access and malicious exploitation. Users should regularly update their implementations to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21128

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8422

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7792

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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