CVE-2025-29833
HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2025-29833 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Virtual Machine Bus allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Virtual Machine Bus allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21014 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8066 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7314 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5854 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5854 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5335 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5335 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4061 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8066 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7314 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3692 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1611 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.4061 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-29833?
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Virtual Machine Bus allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-29833?
CVE-2025-29833 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29833?
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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