CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
Null pointer dereference in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Analysis
Null pointer dereference in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Technical Context
A race condition occurs when the behavior of software depends on the timing of events, such as the order of execution of threads or processes.
Affected Products
Affected products: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Remediation
Use proper synchronization mechanisms (locks, mutexes, atomic operations). Implement file locking for filesystem operations. Avoid TOCTOU patterns.
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2025-20572