High · published October 14, 2025
⚡ An authorized attacker can elevate their privileges with nothing but unvalidated inputs in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave! Think of this as a restaurant where a diner can sneak into the kitchen and start changing the menu without anyone questioning their authority — a recipe for chaos! 🍽️ This sneaky privilege escalation could allow an attacker to gain admin-level access, compromising sensitive data and potentially taking control of the entire system. In the wrong hands, it’s absolutely devastating, turning your secure environment into a playground for mischief!
Think of this as a restaurant where a diner can sneak into the kitchen and start changing the menu without anyone questioning their authority — a recipe for chaos! 🍽️ The vulnerability arises from VBS relying on untrusted inputs for security decisions, allowing an attacker with authorized access to manipulate system behavior and elevate their permissions.
This sneaky privilege escalation could allow an attacker to gain admin-level access, compromising sensitive data and potentially taking control of the entire system. In the wrong hands, it’s absolutely devastating, turning your secure environment into a playground for mischief! To mitigate this risk, ensure you apply the latest patches from Microsoft immediately and review your VBS configuration settings for any potential misconfigurations. Regular audits of user permissions can also help tighten security. 🛡️ You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 💪✨
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | ≤ 10.0.22631.6060 | — |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft/windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |