CVE-2025-62215—Microsoft Windows Race Condition Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Race Condition Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-62215
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62215

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-362