CVE-2025-50159

Name: CVE-2025-50159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T18:15:32.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-50159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.6216
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.6216
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.3989
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.4851

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-50159Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50159?

Use after free in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-50159?

CVE-2025-50159 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50159?

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-2025-50159?

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Source: NVD / NIST