CVE-2025-55231

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified

CVE-2025-55231 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Storage allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Storage allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8416
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7783
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4161
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.6563

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-55231?
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Storage allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-55231?
CVE-2025-55231 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55231?
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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Source: NVD / NIST