CVE-2025-24983
Microsoft Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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- CVSS score
- 7.0 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-03-11, remediation due 2025-04-01)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-416
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Microsoft Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
- microsoft windows 10 1507
- microsoft windows 10 1607
- microsoft windows server 2008
- microsoft windows server 2012
- microsoft windows server 2016
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-04-01.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24983
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24983
FAQ
Is CVE-2025-24983 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-24983 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-03-11, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-04-01. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24983?
CVE-2025-24983 has a CVSS base score of 7.0 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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