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CVE-2025-62215

Microsoft Windows Race Condition

7.0 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 5.99%
  1. Published11 Nov 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV12 Nov 2025
  3. Remediation due3 Dec 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability that allows a local attacker with low-level privileges to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable the attacker to gain SYSTEM-level access.

Added to KEV: 12 Nov 2025Federal remediation due: 3 Dec 2025

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8027
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6575
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6575
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.6199
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.7092
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.7092
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8027
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4346
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1965
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.7092

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.8027
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.6575
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.6575
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.6199
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.7092
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2≥ 10.0.26200.7092
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.8027
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.4346
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2≥ 10.0.25398.1965
Microsoft Windows Server 2025≥ 10.0.26100.7092

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-62215 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-62215 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 12 Nov 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-62215?

CVE-2025-62215 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 5.99% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-62215?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62215?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.8027, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19044.6575, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 10.0.19045.6575 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.