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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2025-64658

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8146
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.6691
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.6691
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.6345
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.7392
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.7392
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8146
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4467
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.2025
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.7392

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-64658?

CVE-2025-64658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-64658?

CVE-2025-64658 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-64658?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2.