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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-27732
CVE-2025-27732:
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Overview
A Windows Win32K - GRFX vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-27732 was disclosed on April 8, 2025. The vulnerability involves sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory, which affects Windows systems. This security flaw was initially reported by Microsoft Corporation (NVD, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.0 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The technical classification falls under CWE-591 (Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory). The vulnerability specifically affects the Windows Win32K Graphics component (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate privileges on the affected system. Given the high CVSS scores for confidentiality, integrity, and availability (all rated as High), this vulnerability could potentially lead to significant system compromise (NVD).
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