- Vendor / Project
- Microsoft
- Product
- Windows
- Date added
- Nov 12, 2025
- Due date
- Dec 3, 2025
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- CWEs
- CWE-362
Description
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability that allows a local attacker with low-level privileges to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable the attacker to gain SYSTEM-level access.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.