CVE-2025-59202CWE-416

Windows Remote Desktop Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
26.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky use-after-free in Windows Remote Desktop Services could let an authorized attacker upgrade their access like they found an employee badge lying around! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accidentally frees up a table that should still be reserved. If someone swoops in and sits down, they could start ordering from the special menu no one was expecting! This vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges locally, potentially accessing sensitive data and systems they shouldn't have access to. Imagine the chaos if they could change settings or access confidential files — a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accidentally frees up a table that should still be reserved. If someone swoops in and sits down, they could start ordering from the special menu no one was expecting! The use-after-free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use a memory object after it has been freed, allowing attackers to manipulate memory and gain elevated privileges on the system.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges locally, potentially accessing sensitive data and systems they shouldn't have access to. Imagine the chaos if they could change settings or access confidential files — a recipe for disaster! Immediately apply the available patches provided by Microsoft to resolve this issue. Review your user access controls to ensure that only necessary permissions are granted. Regularly audit your systems for unauthorized access attempts. You've got this! With a patch and some good auditing, you'll keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00343 · 26.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-416 · Use After Free
Published
2025-10-14T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 17:00Z
    Windows Remote Desktop Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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