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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-58725
CVE-2025-58725:
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Overview
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows COM (CVE-2025-58725) was disclosed on October 14, 2025. This vulnerability affects Windows systems and allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally (NVD).
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 vulnerability is classified as CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the local system, potentially gaining higher levels of access to system resources and sensitive data (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability as part of the October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates through Windows Update (Microsoft).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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