CVE-2025-68947

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2025-68947 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. NSecsoft 'NSecKrnl' is a Windows driver that allows a local, authenticated attacker to terminate processes owned by other users, including SYSTEM and Protected Processes by issuing crafted IOCTL requests to the driver.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NSecsoft 'NSecKrnl' is a Windows driver that allows a local, authenticated attacker to terminate processes owned by other users, including SYSTEM and Protected Processes by issuing crafted IOCTL requests to the driver.

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68947?
NSecsoft 'NSecKrnl' is a Windows driver that allows a local, authenticated attacker to terminate processes owned by other users, including SYSTEM and Protected Processes by issuing crafted IOCTL requests to the driver.
How severe is CVE-2025-68947?
CVE-2025-68947 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68947?
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