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Local privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service exploits a race condition in resource synchronization, allowing authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems including Server 2022, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows 10 21h2. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not needed, making it a practical attack vector for users with standard privileges. No patch is currently available.
Windows HTTP.sys contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 systems. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated access without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 10 21H2 and Windows Server 2012 stems from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The race condition can be triggered without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No patch is currently available.
Buffer over-read in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service results from a race condition in resource synchronization, enabling authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions (24h2 and 25h2) and currently lacks a patch. No public exploit code has been disclosed, though the attack requires local access and moderate complexity to execute.
Privilege escalation in Windows Task Host Process affects Windows 11 and Server 2025 through unsafe symbolic link handling, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with standard user access can exploit improper link resolution to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary actions with SYSTEM-level permissions. Currently no patch is available for this vulnerability.
Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation. The vulnerability affects Windows 11 versions 23h2, 24h2, and 25h2, and currently has no available patch. An attacker with local access can exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges.
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (Server 2025, Windows 11 24H2, Windows 10 22H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, enabling authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires high complexity exploitation but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.
Windows Telephony Service on multiple Windows versions (10, 11, Server 2008/2022) contains an improper file path control vulnerability that enables authenticated attackers on the same network to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with local user credentials can manipulate file name or path parameters to achieve elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available, though the vulnerability has high exploitability potential (EPSS 0.8%).
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (versions 10 22h2, 11 23h2, and 11 25h2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, allowing authenticated network attackers to elevate privileges. The race condition vulnerability requires specific timing conditions but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An authorized user can exploit this vulnerability through a race condition to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows Server 2019, 2022 23h2, and 2025 through a use-after-free vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low privileges and manual user interaction to trigger, potentially giving attackers complete system control. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (2022, 2025) stems from improper synchronization of concurrent resource access, enabling authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to trigger but provides high-impact unauthorized access when successfully exploited. No patch is currently available for affected systems.
Windows SMB Server contains a race condition in concurrent resource handling that enables authenticated network attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems including Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and network access from an authenticated user, but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue (CVSS 7.5).
Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and 11 contains a race condition in shared resource synchronization that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges to system level. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including 22h2, 21h2, and 25h2 builds, with no patch currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows 10 22h2, Windows Server 2022 23h2, and Windows 11 23h2 through a use-after-free memory flaw. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges. Currently, no patch is available.
Remote denial of service in Windows LSASS affects Windows 10 and 11 through a null pointer dereference that an unauthenticated attacker can trigger over the network. The vulnerability causes service unavailability but does not enable code execution or data theft. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems vulnerable until Microsoft releases a fix.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and 11 stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges. The race condition can be exploited without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability across system boundaries. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services (Windows 10/11) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges through race condition exploitation. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including 22H2 and 24H2 builds, with no patch currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can leverage this flaw to escalate from a standard user account to system-level access.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) through use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10 22H2, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain system-level privileges with no user interaction required. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Win32K ICOMP component via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 11 (24h2, 25h2) and Windows Server 2025. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain SYSTEM-level privileges with no user interaction required. Currently no patch is available and exploitation requires local access with user-level permissions.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) across Windows 11 23h2, Windows Server 2012, and 2019 stems from improper synchronization in shared resource handling, enabling authenticated attackers to elevate privileges on affected systems. The vulnerability requires local access and specific timing conditions to exploit, with no patch currently available. This affects systems running the impacted Windows and Server editions where authenticated users may achieve system-level privileges.
Remote code execution in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10 21h2 and Windows Server 2022 variants through a heap-based buffer overflow triggered over the network without authentication. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with high privileges, though a user interaction is required to trigger the flaw. No patch is currently available, making this a critical risk for exposed systems.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows Server 2019, Windows 11 24h2, and Windows Server 2025 through improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability exploits a race condition that an attacker can trigger without user interaction, though no patch is currently available.
Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 contains a race condition in shared resource synchronization that enables local privilege escalation for authenticated users. An attacker with local access can exploit improper locking mechanisms to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2022, and 2025 through a use-after-free memory vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and manual user interaction is not required, making it exploitable by any authorized account on the system. Currently no patch is available to remediate this issue.
Windows Server and Windows 10/11 Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) contains a heap buffer overflow that allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges to system level. The vulnerability requires low complexity exploitation with no user interaction, affecting multiple recent Windows versions including Server 2022, Windows 10 21h2, and Windows 11 23h2. No patch is currently available for this high-severity flaw.
Double free in Windows Win32K - ICOMP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2022 contain a race condition in shared resource handling that permits authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges to system level. The vulnerability stems from improper synchronization during concurrent operations and affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10 22H2 and 1809. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue (CVSS 7.8).
Windows 10 1607 is affected by access of resource using incompatible type (type confusion) (CVSS 7.8).
Kernel-mode driver use-after-free vulnerabilities in Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 enable authenticated local attackers to achieve privilege escalation. An attacker with standard user privileges can exploit memory corruption in kernel drivers to gain SYSTEM-level access without user interaction. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 through a use-after-free memory vulnerability. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges. Currently no patch is available and exploitation requires specific conditions to trigger.
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver contains an unsafe pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation on affected Windows versions including Windows 10 1809, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Remote code execution in Windows Server Update Service affects Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2025, 2022, and 2016 due to inadequate input validation, enabling unauthenticated network-based attackers to execute arbitrary code with high impact. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit (high complexity) but carries significant risk across widely-deployed server infrastructure with no patch currently available.
Remote code execution in Windows LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 stems from a use-after-free memory vulnerability exploitable by authenticated attackers over the network. An attacker with valid credentials can trigger the flaw to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, achieving complete system compromise. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems vulnerable until Microsoft releases a security update.
Windows WalletService contains a race condition that permits local privilege escalation on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. An unauthenticated attacker with local access can exploit improper synchronization of shared resources to gain elevated privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Hello privilege escalation on Windows 10, 11, and Server 2019 allows local attackers without credentials to tamper with system integrity through incorrect privilege assignment. The vulnerability requires local access but no user interaction, enabling unauthorized modifications to protected resources. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Kerberos authentication in multiple Windows versions accepts untrusted input during security decisions, enabling authenticated network attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 (versions 1607 and 1809), Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2025, with no patch currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this to gain elevated system access across the network.
Privilege escalation via race condition in Windows SMB Server affects Windows 10 21h2, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows Server 2022 23h2, allowing authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges over the network. The vulnerability stems from improper synchronization when handling concurrent access to shared resources, and no patch is currently available. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this poses a significant risk to organizations using affected Windows versions.
Windows Clipboard Server contains a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Windows 10 (versions 21H2 and 1809) and Windows Server 2022 (23H2) that enables local privilege escalation without requiring user interaction. An attacker with local access can exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022, allowing authenticated users to gain system-level access through improper access control mechanisms. An attacker with local user credentials can exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the affected system. No patch is currently available, leaving vulnerable systems at risk until Microsoft releases a security update.
Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Local code execution in Windows Media affects Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2025 through a heap buffer overflow that requires user interaction to trigger. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution with full system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in the Graphics Kernel on Windows 11 and Linux systems results from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources, allowing authenticated local attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires specific timing conditions to exploit but impacts multiple Windows versions and Linux distributions. No patch is currently available for this race condition vulnerability.
Privileged local attackers can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows RPC IDL subsystem to gain system-level code execution on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2022 systems. The vulnerability requires local access and valid credentials but allows complete compromise of the target system with no user interaction required. No patch is currently available, leaving vulnerable systems at risk.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys) lets an authorized low-privileged user win a time-of-check-to-time-of-use race to elevate to SYSTEM across a broad range of Windows client and server releases (Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 25H2, Server 2008 SP2 through Server 2025). Exploitation requires local code execution and reliably winning a narrow timing window, and no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis. EPSS is very low (0.03%, 6th percentile) and the CVE is not in CISA KEV, indicating no evidence of active exploitation.
Local privilege escalation in the Tablet Windows User Interface (TWINUI) subsystem of Microsoft Windows lets an already-authenticated low-privileged user win a race condition (CWE-362) to gain higher privileges. The flaw spans a broad range of client and server builds (Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 25H2, Windows Server 2016 through 2025) and, per its high-integrity/high-confidentiality/high-availability impact, can yield full SYSTEM-level control on a compromised host. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS rates near-term mass exploitation as very low (0.03%).
Privilege escalation in Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 11 25h2 and Windows Server 2019 exploits a use-after-free condition, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires moderate complexity to exploit and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No patch is currently available.
Heap buffer overflow in Windows Common Log File System Driver (affecting Windows 10 1607, Server 2016, and Server 2022 23h2) enables authenticated local users to achieve complete system compromise through privilege escalation. The vulnerability requires valid credentials but no user interaction, making it a direct path to administrative control for insiders or attackers with initial access. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems at elevated risk pending remediation.
Windows Error Reporting on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 fails to properly validate user privileges, enabling local authenticated users to escalate to system-level access. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this permission handling flaw to gain full control over the affected system. Currently no patch is available for this high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8).
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Installer (msiexec/Windows Installer service) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to win a time-of-check-to-time-of-use (TOCTOU) race and gain SYSTEM-level privileges across supported Windows client and server releases. Exploitation requires local access and winning a narrow timing window, and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. EPSS is very low (0.03%, 6th percentile), reflecting the high attack complexity and lack of observed exploitation.
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability exploits a race condition that can be triggered without user interaction, though successful exploitation requires specific timing and system conditions. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.
Privilege escalation in the Graphics Kernel affects Linux, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 10 1607 through a race condition in shared resource synchronization. A local authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Win32K (ICOMP) via type confusion allows authenticated users to gain system-level access on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions with no available patch, requiring immediate mitigation strategies for at-risk environments. Exploitation requires local access but no user interaction, making it a significant risk for multi-user systems.
Privilege escalation in Windows Kernel Memory affects Windows 10 21h2 and Windows Server 2022 23h2, exploitable by local authenticated users through a race condition between permission checks and memory access. An attacker with local access can leverage this window to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Printer Association Object affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 through a race condition in shared resource access. An authenticated local attacker can exploit improper synchronization to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Desktop Windows Manager on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 leaks sensitive information to local authenticated users, enabling disclosure of confidential data without modifying or disrupting system functionality. This vulnerability is confirmed actively exploited and affects multiple Windows versions with no patch currently available. An authorized attacker can exploit this with minimal complexity to extract sensitive information from the system.
Windows Hello privilege elevation flaw in Windows 10 21h2, Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2022 23h2 enables local attackers to modify system data without authorization. The vulnerability stems from improper privilege assignment that bypasses access controls, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with local access to tamper with protected resources. Currently no patch is available and exploitation requires only local access with no special conditions or user interaction.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (cldflt.sys) allows an attacker who already holds low-privileged, authenticated code execution on a host to trigger a kernel use-after-free and elevate to SYSTEM. The bug affects supported Windows 10 builds (1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 builds (23H2, 24H2, 25H2), and Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2022 23H2, and requires no user interaction and only low attack complexity once a local foothold exists (CVSS 7.8, AV:L/PR:L/UI:N). Microsoft has published fixes through the MSRC update guide and the issue is confirmed actively exploited (CISA KEV), making it a high-priority patch for endpoints, VDI and multi-user systems where unprivileged users can execute code.
Windows Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability enabling local privilege escalation through concurrent resource access with improper synchronization.
Windows SMB contains an improper access control vulnerability (CVE-2025-33073, CVSS 8.8) enabling authenticated attackers to escalate privileges over the network. KEV-listed with EPSS 57.6% and public PoC, this vulnerability in the core Windows file sharing protocol affects every Windows system on the network, enabling lateral movement from any compromised domain account to SYSTEM-level access on SMB-accessible systems.
Windows Internet Shortcut Files (.url) contain an external control vulnerability (CVE-2025-33053, CVSS 8.8) that enables remote code execution over a network. KEV-listed with EPSS 48.5% and public PoC, this vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious .url files that execute arbitrary code when opened, bypassing the security restrictions normally applied to internet-sourced shortcut files.
In IGEL OS before 11, Secure Boot can be bypassed because the igel-flash-driver module improperly verifies a cryptographic signature. Ultimately, a crafted root filesystem can be mounted from an unverified SquashFS image.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free enabling local privilege escalation through a null pointer dereference, exploited in May 2025.
Windows CLFS Driver contains an input validation flaw enabling local privilege escalation, yet another CLFS kernel vulnerability in the May 2025 Patch Tuesday.
Windows Common Log File System Driver contains another use-after-free for local privilege escalation, the latest in a series of CLFS kernel vulnerabilities exploited throughout 2023-2025.
Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) contains a use-after-free enabling local privilege escalation, exploited in the wild in May 2025 as another DWM zero-day.
Microsoft Scripting Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability allowing unauthorized remote code execution over the network through crafted content processed by the scripting engine.
Windows Common Log File System Driver contains a use-after-free enabling local privilege escalation, exploited in the wild in April 2025. CLFS driver vulnerabilities have become a recurring Windows kernel exploit target.
A security feature bypass in Microsoft Management Console (MMC) allows attackers to evade security warnings and execute malicious code locally. KEV-listed and tracked as CVE-2025-26633, this vulnerability has been actively exploited by the Water Gamayun threat group (also tracked as EncryptHub) using crafted .msc files to deploy info-stealing malware. Public PoC is available and EPSS is 7.1%.
A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver allows unauthenticated local code execution, providing kernel-level access when a user mounts a crafted NTFS filesystem image. This KEV-listed vulnerability (CVE-2025-24993) targets the most widely used Windows filesystem, making it a significant threat through malicious USB drives, VHD files, or network shares.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a heap-based buffer overflow enabling local privilege escalation to SYSTEM, exploited in the wild in February 2025.
Windows Storage contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability through symlink following that allows authorized attackers to delete targeted files, enabling privilege escalation.
Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability for local privilege escalation, the third of three Hyper-V zero-days exploited in January 2025.
Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation, the second of three Hyper-V zero-days in January 2025.
Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a heap-based buffer overflow allowing authorized local attackers to escalate privileges, one of three Hyper-V zero-days exploited in January 2025 Patch Tuesday.
Active Directory Domain Services contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows authenticated domain users to escalate to domain administrator. The vulnerability enables lateral movement and complete domain compromise from any authenticated position within the Active Directory environment.
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.
NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion) vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting type confusion in the application.
Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Use After Free vulnerability could allow attackers to access freed memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service exploits a race condition in resource synchronization, allowing authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems including Server 2022, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows 10 21h2. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not needed, making it a practical attack vector for users with standard privileges. No patch is currently available.
Windows HTTP.sys contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 systems. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated access without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 10 21H2 and Windows Server 2012 stems from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The race condition can be triggered without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No patch is currently available.
Buffer over-read in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service results from a race condition in resource synchronization, enabling authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions (24h2 and 25h2) and currently lacks a patch. No public exploit code has been disclosed, though the attack requires local access and moderate complexity to execute.
Privilege escalation in Windows Task Host Process affects Windows 11 and Server 2025 through unsafe symbolic link handling, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with standard user access can exploit improper link resolution to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary actions with SYSTEM-level permissions. Currently no patch is available for this vulnerability.
Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation. The vulnerability affects Windows 11 versions 23h2, 24h2, and 25h2, and currently has no available patch. An attacker with local access can exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges.
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (Server 2025, Windows 11 24H2, Windows 10 22H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, enabling authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires high complexity exploitation but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.
Windows Telephony Service on multiple Windows versions (10, 11, Server 2008/2022) contains an improper file path control vulnerability that enables authenticated attackers on the same network to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with local user credentials can manipulate file name or path parameters to achieve elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available, though the vulnerability has high exploitability potential (EPSS 0.8%).
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (versions 10 22h2, 11 23h2, and 11 25h2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, allowing authenticated network attackers to elevate privileges. The race condition vulnerability requires specific timing conditions but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An authorized user can exploit this vulnerability through a race condition to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows Server 2019, 2022 23h2, and 2025 through a use-after-free vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low privileges and manual user interaction to trigger, potentially giving attackers complete system control. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (2022, 2025) stems from improper synchronization of concurrent resource access, enabling authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to trigger but provides high-impact unauthorized access when successfully exploited. No patch is currently available for affected systems.
Windows SMB Server contains a race condition in concurrent resource handling that enables authenticated network attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems including Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and network access from an authenticated user, but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue (CVSS 7.5).
Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and 11 contains a race condition in shared resource synchronization that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges to system level. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including 22h2, 21h2, and 25h2 builds, with no patch currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows 10 22h2, Windows Server 2022 23h2, and Windows 11 23h2 through a use-after-free memory flaw. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges. Currently, no patch is available.
Remote denial of service in Windows LSASS affects Windows 10 and 11 through a null pointer dereference that an unauthenticated attacker can trigger over the network. The vulnerability causes service unavailability but does not enable code execution or data theft. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems vulnerable until Microsoft releases a fix.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and 11 stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges. The race condition can be exploited without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability across system boundaries. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services (Windows 10/11) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges through race condition exploitation. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including 22H2 and 24H2 builds, with no patch currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can leverage this flaw to escalate from a standard user account to system-level access.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) through use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10 22H2, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain system-level privileges with no user interaction required. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Win32K ICOMP component via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 11 (24h2, 25h2) and Windows Server 2025. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain SYSTEM-level privileges with no user interaction required. Currently no patch is available and exploitation requires local access with user-level permissions.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) across Windows 11 23h2, Windows Server 2012, and 2019 stems from improper synchronization in shared resource handling, enabling authenticated attackers to elevate privileges on affected systems. The vulnerability requires local access and specific timing conditions to exploit, with no patch currently available. This affects systems running the impacted Windows and Server editions where authenticated users may achieve system-level privileges.
Remote code execution in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10 21h2 and Windows Server 2022 variants through a heap-based buffer overflow triggered over the network without authentication. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with high privileges, though a user interaction is required to trigger the flaw. No patch is currently available, making this a critical risk for exposed systems.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows Server 2019, Windows 11 24h2, and Windows Server 2025 through improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability exploits a race condition that an attacker can trigger without user interaction, though no patch is currently available.
Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 contains a race condition in shared resource synchronization that enables local privilege escalation for authenticated users. An attacker with local access can exploit improper locking mechanisms to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2022, and 2025 through a use-after-free memory vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and manual user interaction is not required, making it exploitable by any authorized account on the system. Currently no patch is available to remediate this issue.
Windows Server and Windows 10/11 Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) contains a heap buffer overflow that allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges to system level. The vulnerability requires low complexity exploitation with no user interaction, affecting multiple recent Windows versions including Server 2022, Windows 10 21h2, and Windows 11 23h2. No patch is currently available for this high-severity flaw.
Double free in Windows Win32K - ICOMP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Windows Management Services on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2022 contain a race condition in shared resource handling that permits authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges to system level. The vulnerability stems from improper synchronization during concurrent operations and affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10 22H2 and 1809. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue (CVSS 7.8).
Windows 10 1607 is affected by access of resource using incompatible type (type confusion) (CVSS 7.8).
Kernel-mode driver use-after-free vulnerabilities in Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 enable authenticated local attackers to achieve privilege escalation. An attacker with standard user privileges can exploit memory corruption in kernel drivers to gain SYSTEM-level access without user interaction. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 through a use-after-free memory vulnerability. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges. Currently no patch is available and exploitation requires specific conditions to trigger.
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver contains an unsafe pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation on affected Windows versions including Windows 10 1809, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Remote code execution in Windows Server Update Service affects Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2025, 2022, and 2016 due to inadequate input validation, enabling unauthenticated network-based attackers to execute arbitrary code with high impact. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit (high complexity) but carries significant risk across widely-deployed server infrastructure with no patch currently available.
Remote code execution in Windows LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 stems from a use-after-free memory vulnerability exploitable by authenticated attackers over the network. An attacker with valid credentials can trigger the flaw to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, achieving complete system compromise. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems vulnerable until Microsoft releases a security update.
Windows WalletService contains a race condition that permits local privilege escalation on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. An unauthenticated attacker with local access can exploit improper synchronization of shared resources to gain elevated privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Hello privilege escalation on Windows 10, 11, and Server 2019 allows local attackers without credentials to tamper with system integrity through incorrect privilege assignment. The vulnerability requires local access but no user interaction, enabling unauthorized modifications to protected resources. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Kerberos authentication in multiple Windows versions accepts untrusted input during security decisions, enabling authenticated network attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 (versions 1607 and 1809), Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2025, with no patch currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this to gain elevated system access across the network.
Privilege escalation via race condition in Windows SMB Server affects Windows 10 21h2, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows Server 2022 23h2, allowing authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges over the network. The vulnerability stems from improper synchronization when handling concurrent access to shared resources, and no patch is currently available. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this poses a significant risk to organizations using affected Windows versions.
Windows Clipboard Server contains a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Windows 10 (versions 21H2 and 1809) and Windows Server 2022 (23H2) that enables local privilege escalation without requiring user interaction. An attacker with local access can exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022, allowing authenticated users to gain system-level access through improper access control mechanisms. An attacker with local user credentials can exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the affected system. No patch is currently available, leaving vulnerable systems at risk until Microsoft releases a security update.
Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Local code execution in Windows Media affects Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2025 through a heap buffer overflow that requires user interaction to trigger. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution with full system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in the Graphics Kernel on Windows 11 and Linux systems results from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources, allowing authenticated local attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires specific timing conditions to exploit but impacts multiple Windows versions and Linux distributions. No patch is currently available for this race condition vulnerability.
Privileged local attackers can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows RPC IDL subsystem to gain system-level code execution on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2022 systems. The vulnerability requires local access and valid credentials but allows complete compromise of the target system with no user interaction required. No patch is currently available, leaving vulnerable systems at risk.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys) lets an authorized low-privileged user win a time-of-check-to-time-of-use race to elevate to SYSTEM across a broad range of Windows client and server releases (Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 25H2, Server 2008 SP2 through Server 2025). Exploitation requires local code execution and reliably winning a narrow timing window, and no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis. EPSS is very low (0.03%, 6th percentile) and the CVE is not in CISA KEV, indicating no evidence of active exploitation.
Local privilege escalation in the Tablet Windows User Interface (TWINUI) subsystem of Microsoft Windows lets an already-authenticated low-privileged user win a race condition (CWE-362) to gain higher privileges. The flaw spans a broad range of client and server builds (Windows 10 1607 through Windows 11 25H2, Windows Server 2016 through 2025) and, per its high-integrity/high-confidentiality/high-availability impact, can yield full SYSTEM-level control on a compromised host. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS rates near-term mass exploitation as very low (0.03%).
Privilege escalation in Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 11 25h2 and Windows Server 2019 exploits a use-after-free condition, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires moderate complexity to exploit and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No patch is currently available.
Heap buffer overflow in Windows Common Log File System Driver (affecting Windows 10 1607, Server 2016, and Server 2022 23h2) enables authenticated local users to achieve complete system compromise through privilege escalation. The vulnerability requires valid credentials but no user interaction, making it a direct path to administrative control for insiders or attackers with initial access. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems at elevated risk pending remediation.
Windows Error Reporting on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 fails to properly validate user privileges, enabling local authenticated users to escalate to system-level access. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this permission handling flaw to gain full control over the affected system. Currently no patch is available for this high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8).
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Installer (msiexec/Windows Installer service) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to win a time-of-check-to-time-of-use (TOCTOU) race and gain SYSTEM-level privileges across supported Windows client and server releases. Exploitation requires local access and winning a narrow timing window, and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. EPSS is very low (0.03%, 6th percentile), reflecting the high attack complexity and lack of observed exploitation.
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability exploits a race condition that can be triggered without user interaction, though successful exploitation requires specific timing and system conditions. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.
Privilege escalation in the Graphics Kernel affects Linux, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 10 1607 through a race condition in shared resource synchronization. A local authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Win32K (ICOMP) via type confusion allows authenticated users to gain system-level access on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions with no available patch, requiring immediate mitigation strategies for at-risk environments. Exploitation requires local access but no user interaction, making it a significant risk for multi-user systems.
Privilege escalation in Windows Kernel Memory affects Windows 10 21h2 and Windows Server 2022 23h2, exploitable by local authenticated users through a race condition between permission checks and memory access. An attacker with local access can leverage this window to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Printer Association Object affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 through a race condition in shared resource access. An authenticated local attacker can exploit improper synchronization to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Desktop Windows Manager on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 leaks sensitive information to local authenticated users, enabling disclosure of confidential data without modifying or disrupting system functionality. This vulnerability is confirmed actively exploited and affects multiple Windows versions with no patch currently available. An authorized attacker can exploit this with minimal complexity to extract sensitive information from the system.
Windows Hello privilege elevation flaw in Windows 10 21h2, Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2022 23h2 enables local attackers to modify system data without authorization. The vulnerability stems from improper privilege assignment that bypasses access controls, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with local access to tamper with protected resources. Currently no patch is available and exploitation requires only local access with no special conditions or user interaction.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (cldflt.sys) allows an attacker who already holds low-privileged, authenticated code execution on a host to trigger a kernel use-after-free and elevate to SYSTEM. The bug affects supported Windows 10 builds (1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 builds (23H2, 24H2, 25H2), and Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2022 23H2, and requires no user interaction and only low attack complexity once a local foothold exists (CVSS 7.8, AV:L/PR:L/UI:N). Microsoft has published fixes through the MSRC update guide and the issue is confirmed actively exploited (CISA KEV), making it a high-priority patch for endpoints, VDI and multi-user systems where unprivileged users can execute code.
Windows Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability enabling local privilege escalation through concurrent resource access with improper synchronization.
Windows SMB contains an improper access control vulnerability (CVE-2025-33073, CVSS 8.8) enabling authenticated attackers to escalate privileges over the network. KEV-listed with EPSS 57.6% and public PoC, this vulnerability in the core Windows file sharing protocol affects every Windows system on the network, enabling lateral movement from any compromised domain account to SYSTEM-level access on SMB-accessible systems.
Windows Internet Shortcut Files (.url) contain an external control vulnerability (CVE-2025-33053, CVSS 8.8) that enables remote code execution over a network. KEV-listed with EPSS 48.5% and public PoC, this vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious .url files that execute arbitrary code when opened, bypassing the security restrictions normally applied to internet-sourced shortcut files.
In IGEL OS before 11, Secure Boot can be bypassed because the igel-flash-driver module improperly verifies a cryptographic signature. Ultimately, a crafted root filesystem can be mounted from an unverified SquashFS image.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free enabling local privilege escalation through a null pointer dereference, exploited in May 2025.
Windows CLFS Driver contains an input validation flaw enabling local privilege escalation, yet another CLFS kernel vulnerability in the May 2025 Patch Tuesday.
Windows Common Log File System Driver contains another use-after-free for local privilege escalation, the latest in a series of CLFS kernel vulnerabilities exploited throughout 2023-2025.
Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) contains a use-after-free enabling local privilege escalation, exploited in the wild in May 2025 as another DWM zero-day.
Microsoft Scripting Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability allowing unauthorized remote code execution over the network through crafted content processed by the scripting engine.
Windows Common Log File System Driver contains a use-after-free enabling local privilege escalation, exploited in the wild in April 2025. CLFS driver vulnerabilities have become a recurring Windows kernel exploit target.
A security feature bypass in Microsoft Management Console (MMC) allows attackers to evade security warnings and execute malicious code locally. KEV-listed and tracked as CVE-2025-26633, this vulnerability has been actively exploited by the Water Gamayun threat group (also tracked as EncryptHub) using crafted .msc files to deploy info-stealing malware. Public PoC is available and EPSS is 7.1%.
A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver allows unauthenticated local code execution, providing kernel-level access when a user mounts a crafted NTFS filesystem image. This KEV-listed vulnerability (CVE-2025-24993) targets the most widely used Windows filesystem, making it a significant threat through malicious USB drives, VHD files, or network shares.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a heap-based buffer overflow enabling local privilege escalation to SYSTEM, exploited in the wild in February 2025.
Windows Storage contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability through symlink following that allows authorized attackers to delete targeted files, enabling privilege escalation.
Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability for local privilege escalation, the third of three Hyper-V zero-days exploited in January 2025.
Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation, the second of three Hyper-V zero-days in January 2025.
Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a heap-based buffer overflow allowing authorized local attackers to escalate privileges, one of three Hyper-V zero-days exploited in January 2025 Patch Tuesday.
Active Directory Domain Services contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows authenticated domain users to escalate to domain administrator. The vulnerability enables lateral movement and complete domain compromise from any authenticated position within the Active Directory environment.
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.
NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion) vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting type confusion in the application.
Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Use After Free vulnerability could allow attackers to access freed memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.