What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24995?

CVE-2025-24995 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2025-24995?

Organizations using Heap-based buffer overflow in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver face notable risk from CVE-2025-24995, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-24995?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Linux CVE-2025-24995

HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2025-03-11 secure@microsoft.com

Linux Buffer Overflow

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2025 - 17:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Heap-based buffer overflow in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Heap-based buffer overflow in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Heap-based buffer overflow in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.