CVE-2025-24987
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows USB Video Driver (CVE-2025-24987) was discovered and disclosed on March 11, 2025. The vulnerability affects Windows systems with USB Video Driver components. This security flaw was reported by Microsoft Corporation and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM) (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) issue. According to the CVSS v3.1 vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), the vulnerability requires physical access (AV:P), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is unchanged (S:U), with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an authorized attacker with physical access to elevate privileges on the affected system. The high impact ratings across confidentiality, integrity, and availability indicate potential severe consequences for system security (NVD).

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