Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Win32k Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2025-03-11. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE-2025-24983
HighCVSS 7.0KEVSummary
Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to full host compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates that address this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS