SB2025040942 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows upnphost.dll
Published: April 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040942
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) Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26665)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows upnphost.dll. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.