CVE-2025-26644: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-26644 affects Windows Hello's automated recognition mechanism. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on April 8, 2025, with Microsoft Corporation being the assigning CNA (CVE Numbering Authority). The vulnerability specifically impacts Windows Hello's authentication system (MITRE CVE).

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-1039 (Automated Recognition Mechanism with Inadequate Detection or Handling of Adversarial Input Perturbations). Microsoft has assigned it a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N, indicating local access, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction needed, unchanged scope, no impact on confidentiality, high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability (NVD).

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing locally through Windows Hello's authentication system. This could potentially compromise the integrity of the biometric authentication process (MITRE CVE).

Microsoft has acknowledged the vulnerability and provided information through their Security Update Guide. Users should monitor the Microsoft Security Response Center for patches and updates (Microsoft Security).