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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-24050
CVE-2025-24050:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in Windows Hyper-V (CVE-2025-24050), disclosed on March 11, 2025. This security flaw affects the Windows Hyper-V role component and was reported by Microsoft Corporation (NVD, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) and out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) issue. Microsoft has assigned it a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access requirements with low attack complexity (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability poses a significant security risk as it allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally on affected systems running Windows Hyper-V (NVD, CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has acknowledged the vulnerability and provided information through their Security Update Guide. Users should refer to Microsoft's security advisory for detailed mitigation instructions (Microsoft Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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