CVE-2025-64679: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 10 Version 1507. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction. Microsoft has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges gained. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update for Windows 10 Version 1507 as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local privilege escalation, restricting local access to trusted users also reduces risk until patched.
CVE-2025-64679: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library on Windows 10 Version 1507. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction. Microsoft has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges gained. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update for Windows 10 Version 1507 as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local privilege escalation, restricting local access to trusted users also reduces risk until patched.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-06T23:40:37.277Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693867eb74ebaa3babafb7f6
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:18:40 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:24:36 PM
Views: 108
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