CVE-2025-59189: Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
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·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-59189?
CVE-2025-59189 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-59189?
To fix CVE-2025-59189, apply the recommended patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-59189?
CVE-2025-59189 affects Windows Server 2025, Windows 11 25H2, and Windows 11 24H2 in specific configurations.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2025-59189 facilitate?
CVE-2025-59189 allows unauthorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally on affected systems.
5
Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2025-59189?
Microsoft is the vendor responsible for CVE-2025-59189.