CVE-2025-55233: Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6691
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6691
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6345
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7392
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4467
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.6691
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.6691
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.7462, <10.0.26100.7392
10.0.26100.746210.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.746210.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.2025
10.0.25398.2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.746210.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.7462, <10.0.26100.7392
10.0.26100.746210.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.6345
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.6691
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.6345
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.6691
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4529, <10.0.20348.4467
10.0.20348.452910.0.20348.4467
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4529, <10.0.20348.4467
10.0.20348.452910.0.20348.4467
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.746210.0.26200.7392
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.6691
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.6691
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.746210.0.26200.7392
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8146
10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8146
10.0.17763.8146

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 10.0.19045.6691Patch KB5071546
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.7462Fixed in 10.0.26100.7392Patch KB5072014
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.2025Patch KB5071542
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.6345Patch KB5071417
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.6691Patch KB5071546
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.4529Fixed in 10.0.20348.4467Patch KB5071413
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.7462Fixed in 10.0.26200.7392Patch KB5072014
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.8146Patch KB5071544

Event History

Dec 9, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55233?

CVE-2025-55233 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55233?

To remediate CVE-2025-55233, apply the latest security update available for your affected version of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-55233?

CVE-2025-55233 affects several versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-55233?

CVE-2025-55233 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2025-55233 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-55233 requires local access for exploitation as it is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability.

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