#VU105525 Improper access control in Windows - CVE-2025-24994

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105525

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24994

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft Windows Cross Device Service. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1607 10.0.14393.10 - 10 1607 10.0.14393.7785, 11 22H2 10.0.22449.1000 - 11 22H2 10.0.22621.4890, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.1825 - 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4890, 11 24H2 10.0.26052.1000 - 11 24H2 10.0.26100.3194

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-24994

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.