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CVE-2025-49675: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · Use After Free

Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Jul 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Affected
  • =10.0.10240.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately restrict local user privileges on systems running Windows 10 Version 1507 to the minimum necessary, preventing untrusted users from executing code or accessing sensitive components.
  2. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on legacy systems, including enhanced logging and alerting for suspicious activities related to the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver.
  3. Isolate legacy Windows 10 Version 1507 machines from critical network segments to reduce the risk of lateral movement.
  4. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
  5. Plan and prioritize upgrading affected systems to supported Windows versions that receive security updates, as Windows 10 Version 1507 is outdated and unsupported.
  6. Monitor official Microsoft channels for patches or security advisories related to this CVE and apply updates promptly once available.
  7. Conduct internal audits to identify all systems running the vulnerable version and develop a remediation timeline.
  8. Educate IT staff and users about the risks of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities and enforce policies to minimize exposure.

Description

Use after free in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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