Product:
Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive
Summary
Use after free in Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. Attackers with local access can leverage this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7 | CVE-2025-54112 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system. By manipulating the memory management of the Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive, the attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This requires a high level of technical skill and knowledge of the system’s architecture.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive: Affected by a use after free vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that they apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft. Regularly updating software and monitoring for unusual activity can help protect against potential exploitation of this flaw.