CVE-2025-62462: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Buffer over-read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a buffer over-read in the Windows Projected File System on Windows 10 Version 1809. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been officially published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local user to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS score indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate this issue. Since this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, applying the patch will prevent exploitation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-62462: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Buffer over-read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a buffer over-read in the Windows Projected File System on Windows 10 Version 1809. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been officially published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local user to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS score indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate this issue. Since this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, applying the patch will prevent exploitation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-14T18:24:58.484Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693867e374ebaa3babaf6fe7
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:13:50 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:45:56 PM
Views: 104
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