CVE-2025-62215
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 93th pctlDescription
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Exploit Intelligence
High risk: more likely to be exploited than 93% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Windows Race Condition Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability that allows a local attacker with low-level privileges to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable the attacker to gain SYSTEM-level access.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-12-03
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-362 (Race Condition) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-6387 | High | 8.1 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-36884 | High | 7.5 | 99% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2018-15473 | Medium | 5.3 | 99% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-27983 | High | 8.2 | 87% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2014-0226 | Medium | 6.8 | 86% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2016-5195 | High | 7.0 | 83% | KEV | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-62215?
Published advisories record a fix for 13 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2025-62215 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-62215 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-12-03. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2025-62215?
CVE-2025-62215 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.0, rated important. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-62215 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for Windows 10 Version 1809 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 22H2 (Windows), Windows 11 Version 23H2 (Windows), and 9 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-11-14.