CVE-2025-62215
Description
CVE-2025-62215 is a High-severity race condition in the Windows Kernel allowing local privilege escalation. Actively exploited in the wild.
CPE
| Product | Version Start | Version End (excl.) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows_10_1809 | * | 10.0.17763.8027 | vulnerable |
| windows_10_1809 | * | 10.0.17763.8027 | vulnerable |
| windows_10_21h2 | * | 10.0.19044.6575 | vulnerable |
| windows_10_22h2 | * | 10.0.19045.6575 | vulnerable |
| windows_11_23h2 | * | 10.0.22631.6199 | vulnerable |
| windows_11_24h2 | * | 10.0.26100.7092 | vulnerable |
| windows_11_25h2 | * | 10.0.26200.7092 | vulnerable |
| windows_server_2019 | * | 10.0.17763.8027 | vulnerable |
| windows_server_2022 | * | 10.0.20348.4346 | vulnerable |
| windows_server_2022_23h2 | * | 10.0.25398.1965 | vulnerable |
| windows_server_2025 | * | 10.0.26100.7092 | vulnerable |
Related weakness (CWE)
Remediation plan
Apply official patches
Download and install the latest Microsoft security updates released for the Windows Kernel to address the improper synchronization flaw.
Update affected systems
Ensure Windows systems are updated beyond vulnerable builds, including Windows 10 22H2 (10.0.19045.6575), Windows 11 24H2 (10.0.26100.7092), and Windows Server 2022 (10.0.20348.4346).
Restrict access
Limit local interactive login access to sensitive systems and enforce the principle of least privilege (PoLP) to minimize the risk of local attackers executing exploit code.
Monitor for exploitation
Use EDR and SIEM tools to monitor for suspicious kernel-mode activity, unexpected privilege changes (Event ID 4672), or system processes spawning unusual child processes.
Detection Guidance
Detecting this vulnerability requires monitoring for indicators of local privilege escalation. Security teams should look for Event ID 4672 (Special privileges assigned to new logon) associated with non-admin accounts. Additionally, monitor for kernel-level anomalies or repeated service crashes that may indicate failed race condition attempts. Network signatures are less effective here due to the local attack vector, so focus on endpoint telemetry and unauthorized SYSTEM-level process execution.