CVE-2025-24987: Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

Out-of-bounds read in Windows USB Video Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.

Other sources

Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

58 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3328
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3403

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24987?

CVE-2025-24987 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows privilege escalation via an out-of-bounds read in the Windows USB Video Driver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24987?

To fix CVE-2025-24987, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2025-24987?

CVE-2025-24987 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various versions of Windows Server.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2025-24987 remotely?

No, CVE-2025-24987 requires a physical attack to exploit, as it involves privilege escalation through a local device.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24987 until I can apply a patch?

Currently, the recommended action is to update the affected systems with the provided patches as there are no effective workarounds.

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