Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2025-29812 · DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Windows Kernel Memory
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation More Likely
CWE
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Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.