VDB-308665 · CVE-2025-29838 · EUVD-2025-14427

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025 ExecutionContext Driver null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ExecutionContext Driver. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-29838. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component ExecutionContext Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/13/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-29838. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/16/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-14427) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1050). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

Hitachi Storage
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/13/2025 🔍
05/13/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/13/2025 +0 days 🔍
03/16/2026 +307 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-29838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-29838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308665
EUVD: 🔍
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1050 - Microsoft Windows Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Privilegieneskalation

Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2025 19:18
Updated: 03/16/2026 23:22
Changes: 05/13/2025 19:18 (35), 05/13/2025 19:21 (34), 05/14/2025 05:41 (1), 03/16/2026 23:22 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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