Microsoft has released updates to address CVE-2025-62215, a critical vulnerability in the Windows kernel that is actively being exploited. This flaw, discovered on 2025-11-11, affects multiple Windows versions and requires urgent attention from security teams.
Vulnerability Details and Risks
The CVE-2025-62215 vulnerability is tied to a race condition and a double-free memory issue within the Windows kernel. Exploitation allows attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM-level, posing severe risks such as disabling defenses and further compromising systems. Notably, exploitation is considered complex, requiring authenticated local access for attackers.
Patch Deployment and Affected Versions
Microsoft has issued patches as of 2025-11-12 for multiple impacted versions, including:
- Windows 10 (various builds) - KB5068858
- Windows 11 22H2 - KB5068865
- Windows 11 23H2 - KB5068862
- Windows 11 24H2 - KB5068861
- Windows Server 2019 - KB5068859
- Windows Server 2022 - KB5068860
- Windows Server 2025 - KB5068861
Security teams need to prioritize the deployment on critical systems such as servers, administrative workstations, and jump hosts.
Immediate Action Recommended
Given the active exploitation status and the absence of effective workarounds, installing the patches from Microsoft should be a high priority. Companies are urged to integrate detection and response strategies into their security protocols to mitigate potential damages and prevent further intrusions.
