Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-27468
CWE-ID CWE-269
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) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU109108

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27468

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Windows Kernel-Mode Driver. A local user can win a race condition and escalate privileges.

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: 2012 6.2.9200.24768 - 2025 10.0.26100.3775

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27468


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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