CVE-2025-21334: Microsoft Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published Jan 14, 2025
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Other sources

Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5371
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5371
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4751
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4751
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4751
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4751
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1369
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1369
10.0.25398.1369
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4751
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4751
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5371
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4751
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2894
10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2894
10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5371
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4751

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.2894Patch KB5050009
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1369Patch KB5049984
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4751Patch KB5050021
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5371Patch KB5049981
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4751Patch KB5050021
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5371Patch KB5049981

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via Dark Reading·10:56 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·11:00 PM
Jan 15, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:33 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:36 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21334?

CVE-2025-21334 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21334?

To fix CVE-2025-21334, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-21334?

CVE-2025-21334 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 and Windows 11 across specific build numbers.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21334?

CVE-2025-21334 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to elevation of privilege.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2025-21334?

No, CVE-2025-21334 requires local access, making it exploitable only by local attackers.

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