#VU118297 Double free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-59505
Published: November 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118297
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-59505
CWE-ID: CWE-415
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local userr to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Smart Card Reader. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.