CVE-2025-55696
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2025-55696 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in NtQueryInformation Token function (ntifs.h) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in NtQueryInformation Token function (ntifs.h) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6060 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7919 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4294 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1913 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | <= 10.0.26100.6899 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-55696?
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in NtQueryInformation Token function (ntifs.h) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-55696?
CVE-2025-55696 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55696?
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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