Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Windows Projected File System by Microsoft
CVE-2025-55233
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 December 2025
What is CVE-2025-55233?
An out-of-bounds read flaw exists in the Windows Projected File System that could allow an authenticated attacker to exploit the vulnerability for local privilege escalation. Successfully exploiting this vulnerability may enable the attacker to gain elevated permissions, potentially leading to broader system compromise. Users and administrators should apply recommended updates from Microsoft to mitigate the risk associated with this issue.
Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8146
Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6691
Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6691