High · published November 11, 2025
⚡ A double free issue lurks in Microsoft Wireless Provisioning System, allowing a crafty attacker to level up their privileges locally! Think of it like a hotel guest who finds a way to duplicate their keycard and access restricted floors — once they’re in, they can roam freely and reach areas they shouldn’t! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions within the system. The consequences could be devastating, enabling them to wreak havoc or steal important information.
Think of it like a hotel guest who finds a way to duplicate their keycard and access restricted floors — once they’re in, they can roam freely and reach areas they shouldn’t! This vulnerability arises from a double free memory error, where the system frees the same memory location twice. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to manipulate memory usage and elevate their privileges.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions within the system. The consequences could be devastating, enabling them to wreak havoc or steal important information. To safeguard your system, ensure you apply the latest patch from Microsoft immediately. Regularly audit user permissions and monitor for any unauthorized access attempts to bolster your defenses. You've got this! With the right steps, you can shore up your defenses and keep your system secure! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8594 | 10.0.14393.8594 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8594 | 10.0.14393.8594 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8027 | 10.0.17763.8027 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8027 | 10.0.17763.8027 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6575 | 10.0.19044.6575 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6575 | 10.0.19045.6575 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6199 | 10.0.22631.6199 |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7092 | 10.0.26100.7092 |
| microsoft/windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7092 | 10.0.26200.7092 |