CVE-2025-55687: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21161
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8519
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6456
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6456
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8519
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4294
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1913
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.6899

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
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-2025-55687?

CVE-2025-55687 is classified as a high-severity privilege elevation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55687?

To fix CVE-2025-55687, you should apply the available security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-55687?

CVE-2025-55687 affects various versions of Windows Server and Windows 10 and 11.

4

Can CVE-2025-55687 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-55687 requires local access to exploit, meaning attackers need physical or remote local access to the system.

5

What is the nature of CVE-2025-55687?

CVE-2025-55687 is a race condition vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges.

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