CVE-2025-53724: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A type confusion vulnerability (CVE-2025-53724) was discovered in Windows Push Notifications that affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 12, 2025, and was last modified on August 18, 2025. This security flaw affects various Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions from 2012 to 2025 (NVD).

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-843 (Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type - 'Type Confusion') and has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). The vulnerability's attack vector is Local (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 impact on Confidentiality (C:H), Integrity (I:H), and Availability (A:H) (NVD).

The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally on affected systems. This means that an attacker who has already gained basic access to a system could potentially increase their privileges to perform unauthorized actions (NVD).

Microsoft has identified the vulnerability and provided security updates for affected systems. The fix addresses versions up to specific build numbers for each affected Windows version, including Windows 10 (up to 10.0.19045.6216), Windows 11 (up to 10.0.22631.5768), and various Windows Server editions (NVD).