CVE-2025-24084

Name: CVE-2025-24084
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T17:16:33.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24084 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-822

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.3270
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.3403

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24084Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24084?

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-24084?

CVE-2025-24084 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24084?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-24084?

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Source: NVD / NIST