CVE-2025-59194

Published Oct 14, 2025

Last updated 7 months ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-59194 is a vulnerability found within the Windows Kernel that allows for local privilege escalation. This flaw stems from the use of an uninitialized resource within the kernel, which an authorized attacker can exploit to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability impacts several versions of Microsoft's operating systems, including various editions of Windows 11 (versions 22H2, 22H3, 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2) and Windows Server (2022 23H2 Edition and 2025).

Description
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
windows_11_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_11_24h2, windows_11_25h2, windows_server_2022_23h2, windows_server_2025

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-908

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.