Microsoft Windows Race Condition Vulnerability
Microsoft — Windows 10 Version 1809
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
7.0
6.0%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- High
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Nov 11, 2025
- Modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Nov 12, 2025
- Federal patch due
- Dec 3, 2025
CISA required 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.
Weakness classification
Affected packages
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
7 foundWeaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-62215, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
- abrewer251/CVE-2025-62215_Windows_Kernel_PE★ 21
This PoC demonstrates a race condition in the Windows kernel leading to a double-free vulnerability, allowing local privilege escalation to SYSTEM. The exploit uses multithreaded handle manipulation and heap spraying to trigger the flaw under controlled conditions.
updated Oct 7, 2026
- gowonisgood/CVE-2025-62215-POC★ 11
updated Sep 7, 2026
- mrk336/Kernel-Chaos-Weaponizing-CVE-2025-62215-for-SYSTEM-Privilege-Escalation★ 3
Hands‑on analysis of CVE‑2025‑62215, a Windows Kernel race condition exploited in the wild. Demonstrates privilege escalation to SYSTEM, detection scripts, and patch validation strategies for enterprise defenders and red teamers.
updated Jul 8, 2026
- theman001/CVE-2025-62215★ 2
CVE-2025-62215: Windows Kernel Race Condition + Double-Free EoP
updated Apr 24, 2026
- nullxall/cve-2025-62215-exploit-poc★ 1
CVE-2025-62215 is an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Windows Kernel, disclosed in November 2025 and confirmed to be actively exploited as a zero-day.
updated Jul 31, 2026
- uky007/CVE-2025-62215_analysis★ 0
CVE-2025-62215 exploit development using Claude Code Agent Team
updated Feb 11, 2026
- Hu2ie/CVE-2025-62215-Windows-Kernel---Elevation-of-Privilege★ 0
Windows Kernel - Elevation of Privilege
updated Oct 8, 2026
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-62215?
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-62215?
CVE-2025-62215 has a CVSS base score of 7.0 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2025-62215 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2025-62215 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Nov 12, 2025, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-62215?
6.0% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 6.0% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (93% percentile among all scored CVEs).
Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2025-62215?
We found 7 public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-62215, though none matched a known Nuclei template or Metasploit module at last check. Review each one before relying on it - see the proof-of-concept section above.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-62215?
CVE-2025-62215 is classified under CWE-362, CWE-415 (CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')).
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