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CVE-2025-53149

Microsoft Windows 10 1507 buffer overflow

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.71%
  1. Published12 Aug 2025

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6216
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6216
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3989
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4851

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.6216
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.6216
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.7678

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-53149 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-53149 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.71%.

How severe is CVE-2025-53149?

CVE-2025-53149 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-53149?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53149?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21100, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8330, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7678 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.