CVE-2025-24066
published 2025-03-11CVE-2025-24066: Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
PriorityP347high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.67%
47.7th percentile
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
38 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20947 | 10.0.10240.20947 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.7876 | 10.0.14393.7876 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5608 | 10.0.19044.5608 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5608 | 10.0.19045.5608 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20947 | 10.0.10240.20947 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876 | 10.0.14393.7876 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009 | 10.0.17763.7009 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.5608 | 10.0.19044.5608 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5608 | 10.0.19045.5608 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5039 | 10.0.22621.5039 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5039 | 10.0.22631.5039 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3403 | 10.0.26100.3403 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3476 | 10.0.26100.3476 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5039 | 10.0.22621.5039 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039 | 10.0.22631.5039 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039 | 10.0.22631.5039 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476 | 10.0.26100.3476 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.7876 | 10.0.14393.7876 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876 | 10.0.14393.7876 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009 | 10.0.17763.7009 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3328 | 10.0.20348.3328 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1486 | 10.0.25398.1486 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.3403 | 10.0.26100.3403 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.3476 | 10.0.26100.3476 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476 | 10.0.26100.3476 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Kernel Streaming Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-03-11·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-24066 [HIGH] CWE-122 Kernel Streaming Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Kernel Streaming Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers: Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation More Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5053596
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596
Reference: https://catalog.up
GHSA
GHSA-jq9q-wq4q-gqww: Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-03-11
CVE-2025-24066 [HIGH] CWE-122 GHSA-jq9q-wq4q-gqww: Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, March 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-03-11
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, March 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for March 2025
Adobe Patches for March 2025
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in March Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in March Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
Risk Reduction via TruRisk Eliminate
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
March 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has rolled out critical security updates that address multiple vulnerabilities across its product suite. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
## Microsoft Patch Tu
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, March 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-03-11
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, March 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for March 2025
- Adobe Patches for March 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in March Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in March Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
- Risk Reduction via TruRisk Eliminate
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
March 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has rolled out critical security updates that address multiple vulnerabilities across its product suite. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
## Micr
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft March 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 zero-days, 57 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-03-11·CVSS 7.0
[HIGH] Microsoft March 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 zero-days, 57 flaws
## Microsoft March 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 zero-days, 57 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
23 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
23 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
4 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
1 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
3 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
The above numbers do not include Mariner flaws and 10 Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities fixed earlier this month.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the Windows 11 KB5053598 & KB5053602 cumulative updates and the Windows 10 KB5053606 update .
## Six actively exploited zero-days
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes six actively exploited zero-days and one that was publicly exposed, for a total of seven zero-days.
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blogs_zscaler·CVSS 7.8
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