CVE-2025-62571: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper input validation in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-62571) arises from improper input validation in the Windows Installer on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized local attacker can leverage this flaw to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights than intended. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public exploits are currently known, but the high CVSS score reflects the seriousness of the vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-62571: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper input validation in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-62571) arises from improper input validation in the Windows Installer on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized local attacker can leverage this flaw to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights than intended. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public exploits are currently known, but the high CVSS score reflects the seriousness of the vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T17:11:21.222Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693867e974ebaa3babafb6f8
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:17:02 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:07:11 AM
Views: 117
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