CVE-2025-62462: Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Buffer over-read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.7462Fixed in 10.0.26100.7392Patch KB5072014 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.7462Fixed in 10.0.26200.7392Patch KB5072014 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.6345Patch KB5071417 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.25398.2025Patch KB5071542 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.6691Patch KB5071546 - 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 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.8146Patch KB5071544
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62462?
The severity of CVE-2025-62462 is classified as Elevation of Privilege, allowing unauthorized users to gain higher access levels.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62462?
To fix CVE-2025-62462, apply the recommended patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-62462?
CVE-2025-62462 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022, particularly x86 and arm64 architectures.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-62462?
If exploited, CVE-2025-62462 could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system.
Is CVE-2025-62462 being actively exploited in the wild?
As of the latest updates, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2025-62462 in the wild.