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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-24995
CVE-2025-24995:
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Overview
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver (CVE-2025-24995), disclosed on March 11, 2025. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The attack requires local access, low attack complexity, and low privileges, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) (NVD, AttackerKB).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally, potentially gaining high levels of access to affected systems. The impact metrics indicate high severity across confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Additional resources
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