CVE-2025-24983
HIGHCVSS 7/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.27%
Last modified
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
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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