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CVE-2025-59505VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2025-59505: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 · Double Free

Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 36% 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 11 Nov 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 2026-10-26.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Affected
  • =10.0.14393.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Prioritize upgrading or patching affected systems: Although no official patches are currently linked, organizations should monitor Microsoft security advisories closely and apply updates as soon as they become available. 2. Limit use of Windows 10 Version 1607: Migrate legacy systems to supported Windows versions that receive regular security updates to reduce exposure. 3. Restrict local access: Enforce strict access controls and limit the number of users with local privileges on critical systems to reduce the risk of exploitation. 4. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection: Use advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Monitor Smart Card service logs and system events for unusual activity that could indicate attempts to exploit this vulnerability. 6. Employ network segmentation to isolate legacy systems and reduce lateral movement opportunities. 7. Educate administrators and users about the risks of privilege escalation vulnerabilities and the importance of timely patching and access control.

Description

Double free in Windows Smart Card allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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