ZDI-25-1016: Wibu-Systems WibuKey Runtime Untrusted Pointer Dereference Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Nov 25, 2025
·Updated
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wibu-Systems WibuKey Runtime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wibu-Systems WibuKey Runtime
Event History
Nov 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-25-1016?
ZDI-25-1016 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix ZDI-25-1016?
To fix ZDI-25-1016, you should update to the latest version of Wibu-Systems WibuKey Runtime.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-25-1016?
Users of Wibu-Systems WibuKey Runtime are potentially affected by ZDI-25-1016.
4
Can ZDI-25-1016 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-25-1016 requires local access to execute the exploit.
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What can an attacker do with ZDI-25-1016?
An attacker can escalate their privileges to gain higher access levels on the system.