CVE-2025-10577 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-266 (Improper Access Control) found in the Sound Research SECOMN64 audio driver used in certain HP PC products. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected system without requiring user interaction or authentication. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack vector is local (AV:L), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H), meaning an attacker could gain full control over the system, potentially accessing sensitive data, modifying system configurations, or disrupting system operations. The vulnerability does not involve scope change or security requirements bypass (SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). HP has acknowledged the issue and is releasing updated audio packages to mitigate the vulnerability. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the high severity and ease of exploitation make it a critical concern for affected users. The vulnerability primarily affects HP PC products with the Sound Research SECOMN64 driver, and detailed affected versions are referenced in HP's security bulletin. This vulnerability highlights the risks associated with device drivers that operate with elevated privileges and the importance of strict access control mechanisms within such components.

For European organizations, the potential impact of CVE-2025-10577 is significant. The ability for a local attacker to escalate privileges can lead to full system compromise, exposing sensitive corporate data, intellectual property, and personal information protected under GDPR. Critical infrastructure sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies using HP PCs with the vulnerable driver could face operational disruptions and data breaches. The lack of required user interaction or authentication means insider threats or attackers who gain initial low-level access (e.g., through phishing or physical access) can exploit this vulnerability easily. This could facilitate lateral movement within networks, enabling further attacks or ransomware deployment. The high CVSS score reflects the severity and potential widespread impact, especially in environments where HP hardware is prevalent. Additionally, the vulnerability could undermine trust in endpoint security, necessitating urgent remediation to maintain compliance and security posture.

Organizations should immediately review HP's official security bulletin to identify affected versions of the Sound Research SECOMN64 driver and apply the updated audio packages provided by HP. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict local access controls, limiting user permissions to only those necessary for job functions to reduce the risk of exploitation. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for unusual privilege escalation activities. Regularly audit installed drivers and software components for vulnerabilities and maintain an up-to-date asset inventory to quickly identify affected systems. Employ application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized driver modifications or installations. Additionally, physical security controls should be strengthened to prevent unauthorized local access to devices. Finally, conduct user awareness training to reduce the risk of initial compromise that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability.