Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-26636
Published: July 9, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU112657
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26636
CWE-ID: CWE-1037
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Kernel. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-26636
Install updates from vendor's website.