CVE-2025-49761: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · Use After Free
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% 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:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Upgrade or patch: The most effective mitigation is to upgrade to a supported version of Windows 10 or later where this vulnerability is patched.
- Restrict local access: Limit the number of users with local access to affected systems. Use strong access controls and monitor for unauthorized logins.
- Use least privilege: Ensure users operate with the minimum privileges necessary to reduce the risk of privilege escalation.
- Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection: Use security solutions that can detect anomalous kernel-level behavior or privilege escalation attempts.
- Monitor logs and system behavior: Implement enhanced monitoring to detect suspicious activities indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Isolate legacy systems: Segregate systems running Windows 10 Version 1507 from critical networks to reduce exposure.
- Disable unnecessary local accounts and services: Minimize attack surface by disabling or removing unused accounts and services that could be leveraged for local access.
- Prepare incident response: Develop and test response plans for potential exploitation scenarios involving privilege escalation. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on legacy system isolation, strict local access control, and proactive monitoring tailored to the vulnerability's characteristics.
Description
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.