CVE-2025-59187: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

Improper input validation in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

57 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
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 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
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
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 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-2025-59187?

CVE-2025-59187 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to improper input validation in the Windows Kernel that allows privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59187?

To mitigate CVE-2025-59187, you should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-59187?

CVE-2025-59187 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10 (21H2 and 22H2), Windows 11 (22H2 and 23H2), and various Windows Server editions.

4

Can I exploit CVE-2025-59187 remotely?

No, CVE-2025-59187 can only be exploited locally by an authenticated attacker with access to the vulnerable system.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2025-59187?

Exploiting CVE-2025-59187 could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system compromise.

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