Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Kernel Streaming Service Driver



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-24063
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU109099

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24063

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Kernel Streaming Service Driver. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 21H2 10.0.19041.3920 - 11 24H2 10.0.26100.3775

Windows Server: 2008 6.0.6003.22567 - 2025 10.0.26100.3775

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24063


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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