CVE-2025-62572: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Out-of-bounds read in Application Information Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-62572) involves an out-of-bounds read condition in the Application Information Services of Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An authorized attacker with local access can leverage this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates that the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is confirmed published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the patch.
CVE-2025-62572: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Application Information Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-62572) involves an out-of-bounds read condition in the Application Information Services of Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An authorized attacker with local access can leverage this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates that the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is confirmed published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the patch.
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: 693867e974ebaa3babafb6fb
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:17:06 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:26:59 AM
Views: 139
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