SB2025011705 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows secure kernel mode on ARM64
Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: March 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011705
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21325)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Windows Secure Kernel mode on ARM64 systems. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.