CVE-2025-62458: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.8688Patch KB5071543 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.22920Patch KB5071503 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.6345Patch KB5071417 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.25815Patch KB5071505 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.28064Patch KB5071506 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.6691Patch KB5071546 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.8146Patch KB5071544 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.6691Patch KB5071546 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.4529Fixed in 10.0.20348.4467Patch KB5071413
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62458?
CVE-2025-62458 is classified as a critical privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62458?
To fix CVE-2025-62458, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows products.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-62458?
CVE-2025-62458 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows 10.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-62458?
An authorized attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2025-62458 to elevate their privileges.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-62458?
The impact of CVE-2025-62458 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain administrative privileges on affected systems.