Windows Drivers
CVE-2025-29838 — Windows ExecutionContext Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Null pointer dereference in Windows Drivers allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Overview
7.4
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.4
EPSS Score
0.00321
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.23654 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
4 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5058411 (Security Update) 5058497 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems | 5058411 (Security Update) 5058497 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows Server 2025 | 5058411 (Security Update) 5058497 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 5058411 (Security Update) 5058497 (SecurityHotpatchUpdate) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5058411 (Security Update) 5058497 |
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.
Acknowledgments
Jongseong Kim (nevul37) with Ajou University, and working at ENKI WhiteHat, Dongjun Kim (smlijun) with Ajou University, and working at ENKI WhiteHat
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