Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows BitLocker by Microsoft
CVE-2025-54911

7.3HIGH

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-2025-54911?

A use after free vulnerability in Windows BitLocker enables an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can gain unauthorized access to critical components of the operating system, potentially compromising system integrity and security. Users and administrators are advised to monitor their systems and apply relevant security updates to mitigate risk.

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:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-54911 : Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows BitLocker by Microsoft