CVE-2025-53141: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · NULL Pointer Dereference
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. 2. Restrict local access: Limit local user accounts and enforce strict access controls to reduce the risk of an attacker gaining the necessary local privileges to exploit the vulnerability. 3. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection: Use advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious activities indicative of privilege escalation attempts. 4. Harden system configurations: Disable or restrict unnecessary services and network functions related to WinSock where feasible to reduce the attack surface. 5. Monitor logs: Continuously monitor system and security logs for anomalies or signs of exploitation attempts, especially privilege escalation events. 6. Employ least privilege principles: Ensure users operate with the minimum privileges necessary to perform their tasks to limit the impact of any successful exploitation. 7. Conduct regular audits: Identify and remediate legacy systems still running outdated Windows versions and plan for their upgrade or replacement. 8. Educate internal users: Train staff on the risks of local privilege escalation and the importance of maintaining secure local account practices.
Description
Null pointer dereference in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.