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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2025-50159

Use after free in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Use after free in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21100
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8330
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7678
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.6216
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.6216
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.5768
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.5768
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.4851
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8330
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7678
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3989
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1791
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4851

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-50159?

CVE-2025-50159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Use after free in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-50159?

CVE-2025-50159 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-50159?

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.