Integer underflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-29974
Published: May 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109106
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29974
CWE-ID: CWE-191
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in Windows Kernel. A remote attacker on the local network can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger integer underflow and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-29974
Install updates from vendor's website.