Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2025-55233 · Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Windows Projected File System
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation Unlikely
CWE
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Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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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.