HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2025-27475

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.5189
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.5189
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.3775

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-27475?

CVE-2025-27475 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-27475?

CVE-2025-27475 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27475?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2.