Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Storage VSP Driver
CVE-2025-59516

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:
9 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-59516?

A vulnerability exists in the Windows Storage VSP Driver where missing authentication for a critical function could permit an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally. This flaw poses significant security risks, allowing malicious actors to gain increased access to system resources, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.

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

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-2025-59516 : Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Storage VSP Driver