CVE-2025-53717: Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<=10.0.22631.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53717?

CVE-2025-53717 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53717?

To fix CVE-2025-53717, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows 11.

3

Which versions of Windows 11 are affected by CVE-2025-53717?

CVE-2025-53717 affects specific builds of Windows 11 including 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2 for both arm64 and x86_64 architectures.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53717?

CVE-2025-53717 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave.

5

Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2025-53717?

Microsoft is the vendor responsible for the products affected by CVE-2025-53717.

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