CVE-2025-24983
KEVMicrosoft Windows Win32k Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMar 11, 2025
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMar 11, 2025
Remediation dueApr 1, 2025
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24983PatchVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24983US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 573 days
- CVSS
- 7.0 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 1.9% · top 21% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-416
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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