Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.8027 | 10.0.17763.8027 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 – < 10.0.19044.6575 | 10.0.19044.6575 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 – < 10.0.19045.6575 | 10.0.19045.6575 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H3 | 10.0.22631.0 – < 10.0.22631.6199 | 10.0.22631.6199 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 – < 10.0.22631.6199 | 10.0.22631.6199 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 – < 10.0.26100.7171 | 10.0.26100.7171 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 – < 10.0.26200.7171 | 10.0.26200.7171 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.8027 | 10.0.17763.8027 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.8027 | 10.0.17763.8027 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 – < 10.0.20348.4405 | 10.0.20348.4405 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.0 – < 10.0.25398.1965 | 10.0.25398.1965 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 – < 10.0.26100.7171 | 10.0.26100.7171 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 – < 10.0.26100.7171 | 10.0.26100.7171 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Exploit-DB 1
- Windows Kernel - Elevation of Privilege EDB-52494 · local · Apr 6, 2026
GitHub 7 repositories
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abrewer251/CVE-2025-62215_Windows_Kernel_PE ★ 21 · Nov 18, 2025
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 …
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gowonisgood/CVE-2025-62215-POC ★ 11 · Mar 2, 2026
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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 enterpr…
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theman001/CVE-2025-62215 ★ 2 · Dec 23, 2025
CVE-2025-62215: Windows Kernel Race Condition + Double-Free EoP
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nullxall/cve-2025-62215-exploit-poc ★ 1 · Nov 18, 2025
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.
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Hu2ie/CVE-2025-62215-Windows-Kernel---Elevation-of-Privilege ★ 0 · Oct 8, 2026
Windows Kernel - Elevation of Privilege
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uky007/CVE-2025-62215_analysis ★ 0 · Feb 11, 2026
CVE-2025-62215 exploit development using Claude Code Agent Team
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2025-2564 Microsoft Windows und Windows Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 13, 2026
- NCSC-2025-0358 Kwetsbaartheden verholpen in Microsoft Windows NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Nov 11, 2025
- MSRC-CVE-2025-62215 Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Nov 11, 2025
References
- Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch