CVE-2025-50152CWE-125

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authorized attacker can tap into the Windows Kernel and boost their privileges like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat! 🔥 Think of the Windows Kernel like a backstage pass at a concert — only certain people are allowed beyond the velvet rope. Unfortunately, this vulnerability lets an authorized user sneak backstage and turn off the security alarms, giving them access to everything. If successfully exploited, an attacker could elevate their privileges locally, gaining the ability to execute arbitrary commands and manipulate system settings. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or even total system control. The possibilities are mind-blowingly dangerous!

Put simply

Think of the Windows Kernel like a backstage pass at a concert — only certain people are allowed beyond the velvet rope. Unfortunately, this vulnerability lets an authorized user sneak backstage and turn off the security alarms, giving them access to everything. This out-of-bounds read in the Windows Kernel allows attackers who are already authorized to access privileges that should not be available to them, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the affected system.

What to do

If successfully exploited, an attacker could elevate their privileges locally, gaining the ability to execute arbitrary commands and manipulate system settings. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or even total system control. The possibilities are mind-blowingly dangerous! Update your Windows system immediately to the latest patch to close this vulnerability. Regularly audit user permissions to ensure only the necessary accounts have access to sensitive areas. Remind all users about the importance of strong passwords and monitoring for unusual activity. You've got this! By keeping your systems up-to-date, you're taking a major step in safeguarding your digital fortress! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00421 · 35.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read
Published
2025-10-14T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 17:00Z
    Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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