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CVE-2025-24983

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2025-24983 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.0 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) and 12 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 11, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 1.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20947, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7876, Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.7876.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.0

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

1.4%

Higher than 71.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVMar 11, 2025Apr 1, 2025Not reported
Industry KEV feedMar 11, 2025Apr 1, 2025Not reported
CIRCL KEVMar 11, 2025Apr 1, 2025Not reported
ENISA EUVDMar 11, 2025n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

22 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Windows 10 1507MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.10240.20947
Windows 10 1607MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.14393.7876
Windows Server 2008Microsoftr2-sp1n/a
Windows Server 2012Microsoftr2, >= 6.2.9200.06.2.9200.25368
Windows Server 2016Microsoft>= 10.0.14393.010.0.14393.7876
10 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Windows 10 1507

10.0.10240.20947

Windows 10 1607

10.0.14393.7876

Windows Server 2016

10.0.14393.7876

Windows 10 Version 1507

10.0.10240.20947

Windows 10 Version 1607

10.0.14393.7876

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

6.1.7601.27618

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)

6.1.7601.27618

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

6.0.6003.23168

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)

6.0.6003.23168

Windows Server 2012

6.2.9200.25368

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

6.2.9200.25368

Windows Server 2012 R2

6.3.9600.22470

Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

6.3.9600.22470

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

10.0.14393.7876

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Mar 11, 2025

  2. Added to CISA KEV

    Mar 11, 2025

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Mar 11, 2025

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Mar 11, 2025

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Mar 11, 2025

  6. Last updated

    Feb 26, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-416 Use After Free

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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