CVE-2025-27728
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (CVE-2025-27728) was discovered and disclosed on April 8, 2025. This security flaw affects Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers and was reported by Microsoft Corporation (NVD, CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). The attack vector is local (AV:L), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring low privileges (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is unchanged (S:U), with high impacts on confidentiality (C:H), integrity (I:H), and availability (A:H) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to privilege elevation when successfully exploited by an authorized attacker in a local context (NVD, CVE Mitre).

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