CVE-2025-59497
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2025-59497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Defender for Linux allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Defender for Linux allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Defender For Endpoint | < 101.25032.0010 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-59497?
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Defender for Linux allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-59497?
CVE-2025-59497 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59497?
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-2025-59497?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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