CVE-2025-62461
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Buffer over-read in Windows Projected File System Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-62461
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 10 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows *
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)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-126 The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer over-read in the Windows Projected File System Filter Driver. It allows an authorized attacker to read beyond the intended buffer boundaries, which can lead to elevation of privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who is already authorized on the system could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access and control over the system, which could lead to unauthorized actions and compromise of system integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for this vulnerability as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation. Ensure that your Windows systems are updated to the latest patches available from Microsoft. [1]

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