Vulnerability · Published Apr 8, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2025-27728Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity out-of-bounds read in Windows 11 Version 24H2 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 49% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 50.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.3775 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.3775 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.3775 |
Weakness: CWE-125 · 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
References
- Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch