CVE-2025-24983

Name: CVE-2025-24983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T17:16:33.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24983 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 1, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.20947	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.7876	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.7876	—

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24983Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24983US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24983?

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

How severe is CVE-2025-24983?

CVE-2025-24983 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24983?

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-2025-24983?

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Source: NVD / NIST