SB2025031159 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Win32
Published: March 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025031159
Severity
High
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24983)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem. A local user can win a race and execute arbitrary code SYSTEM privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.