CVE-2025-27468 Details
Description
Improper privilege management in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability has been identified in Windows Secure Kernel Mode that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This issue arises from improper privilege management, enabling attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Users can apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. These security updates are available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles referenced in the product family section.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27468 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21014 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8066 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7314 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5854 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5854 |
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| microsoft windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5335 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5335 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4061 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8066 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7314 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3692 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1611 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.4061 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |