Product:
Windows Speech
Summary
Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Speech allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. Attackers with local access can manipulate the system to gain higher privileges.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 8.8 | CVE-2025-58716 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system. By leveraging improper input validation, the attacker can execute malicious code that elevates their privileges. This can be done without requiring user interaction, making it a serious threat to system integrity.
Affected Products
- Windows Speech: A feature in Microsoft Windows that allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, which is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper input validation.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft. Regularly monitoring for updates and applying them promptly can help protect against potential exploitation of this issue.