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CVE-2025-59277:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-59277 is a vulnerability discovered in Windows Authentication Methods that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 14, 2025, affecting multiple versions of Windows Server and Windows operating systems (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input (CWE-1287) in Windows Authentication Methods. Microsoft has assigned it a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Impact
The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system, potentially gaining higher levels of access and control over the compromised system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Affected users are advised to apply the latest security patches through Windows Update or download them directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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