CVE-2025-24997
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2025-24997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Null pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Null pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5608 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5608 |
| 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
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-24997?
Null pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-24997?
CVE-2025-24997 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24997?
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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