#VU112631 Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-48819

 

#VU112631 Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-48819

Published: July 9, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU112631
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48819
CWE-ID: CWE-591
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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 on the local network can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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