Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU107261

Use-after-free in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-26681

Published: April 9, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107261

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26681

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Microsoft

Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Win32k. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.

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