Improper Access Control in Windows Storage VSP Driver by Microsoft
CVE-2025-59517

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-2025-59517?

The Windows Storage VSP Driver contains an access control vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges locally. This flaw poses a risk as it can potentially enable unauthorized actions on affected systems. It emphasizes the need for users to maintain updated software and apply security patches promptly to mitigate risks associated with local privilege escalation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8688

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

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-2025-59517 : Improper Access Control in Windows Storage VSP Driver by Microsoft