Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers
CVE-2025-24066 — Kernel Streaming Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Overview
7.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
More Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 6.8
EPSS Score
0.0065
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.46279 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
21 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 5053618 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 5053618 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 5053594 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 5053594 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 5053596 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 5053596 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5053606 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5053606 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5053606 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5053606 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5053606 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5053606 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5053602 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5053602 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5053602 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems | 5053602 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems 5053598 (Security Update) 5053636 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) Important Elevation of Privilege 5051987 5052105 Base: 7.8 Temporal: 6.8 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C 10.0.26100.3476 10.0.26100.3403 Yes None Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems 5053598 (Security Update) 5053636 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) Important Elevation of Privilege 5051987 5052105 Base: 7.8 Temporal: 6.8 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C 10.0.26100.3476 10.0.26100.3403 Yes None Windows Server 2016 | 5053594 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 5053594 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 | 5053596 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 5053596 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows Server 2022 5053603 (Security Update) 5053638 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) Important Elevation of Privilege 5051979 5052106 Base: 7.8 Temporal: 6.8 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C 10.0.20348.3328 10.0.20348.3270 Yes None Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) 5053603 (Security Update) 5053638 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) Important Elevation of Privilege 5051979 5052106 Base: 7.8 Temporal: 6.8 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C 10.0.20348.3328 10.0.20348.3270 Yes None Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 5053599 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
Patches
6 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5053618 |
Security Update | Yes |
5053594 |
Security Update | Yes |
5053596 |
Security Update | Yes |
5053606 |
Security Update | Yes |
5053602 |
Security Update | Yes |
5053599 |
Security Update | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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