SB2025040952 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host
Published: April 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040952
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27484)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host. A remote user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.