CVE-2025-59516
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-12

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-12
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-59516
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 10 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.8146 (inc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.6691 (inc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.6691 (inc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6345 (inc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.8146 (inc)
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2 to 10.0.25398.2025 (inc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7392 (inc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7392 (inc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.7392 (inc)
microsoft windows *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-73 The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing authentication check for a critical function in the Windows Storage VSP Driver. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate their privileges on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain higher privileges on the system than they are normally allowed, potentially leading to full control over the affected Windows system, including the ability to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and system resources.

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