CVE-2025-55692
published 2025-10-14CVE-2025-55692: Improper input validation in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
PriorityP350high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
3.16%
86.5th percentile
Improper input validation in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
45 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.21161 | 10.0.10240.21161 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 | 10.0.19044.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 | 10.0.19045.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21161 | 10.0.10240.21161 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6456 | 10.0.19044.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6456 | 10.0.19045.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_25h2 | >= 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22824 | 6.3.9600.22824 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
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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GHSA
GHSA-5wp4-7vgv-c6fh: Improper input validation in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-10-14
CVE-2025-55692 [HIGH] CWE-20 GHSA-5wp4-7vgv-c6fh: Improper input validation in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Improper input validation in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Microsoft
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-10-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-55692 [HIGH] CWE-20 Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Improper input validation in Windows Error Reporting allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain administrator privileges.
Windows Error Reporting: Windows Error Reporting
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=KB5066835
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5066835
Reference: https://catalog.update.mi
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-10-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
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- Microsoft Release Summary
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Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-10-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2025
Adobe Patches for October 2025
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response with TruRisk Eliminate
Automating Risk Elimination and Accelerating Response: Meet Agent Sara
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation withPolicy Audit
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
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Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-10-14·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
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## Lawrence Abrams
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