CVE-2025-59191: Windows Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
35 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7919
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 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·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
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-2025-59191?
CVE-2025-59191 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-59191?
To mitigate CVE-2025-59191, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-59191?
CVE-2025-59191 affects various Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions, as well as Windows Server editions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59191?
CVE-2025-59191 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability allowing local privilege elevation.
5
Is CVE-2025-59191 actively being exploited?
As of now, there is no public information confirming active exploitation of CVE-2025-59191.