CVE-2025-21320
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21320) was disclosed on January 14, 2025. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) as reported by Microsoft Corporation (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from the Windows kernel memory. The impact is limited to information disclosure with no impact on system integrity or availability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected Windows versions. Updates are available for Windows 10 (various versions), Windows 11, and Windows Server editions through their respective KB articles (Rapid7).

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