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HIGH · 8.0

CVE-2025-47972

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21073
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8246
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7558
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.6093
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.6093
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.5624
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.5624
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.4652
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8246
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7558
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3932
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1732
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4652

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-47972?

CVE-2025-47972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-47972?

CVE-2025-47972 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-47972?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2.