CVE-2025-47971 Details
Description
Buffer over-read in Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in the Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) component, allowing an unauthorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability could be exploited by tricking a user into mounting a specially crafted VHD, which would trigger the buffer over-read and potentially lead to unauthorized access or control.
Users can apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. These security updates can be downloaded via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5062552, KB5062554, KB5062572, KB5062624, KB5062618, KB5062632, KB5062592, KB5062597, KB5062624, KB5062619, KB5062557, KB5062560, KB5062561, KB5062624, KB5062618, KB5062552, KB5062554, KB5062557, KB5062632, KB5062572.
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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 Jul 9, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47971 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-126 | Buffer Over-read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21073 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8246 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7558 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6093 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6093 |
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| microsoft windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5624 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5624 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4652 |
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| microsoft windows server 2008 | r2 sp1 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8246 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7558 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3932 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1732 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.4652 |
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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 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |