Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025 Secure Kernel Mode processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Secure Kernel Mode. The manipulation results in processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-48810. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Secure Kernel Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1037. The developer builds a security-critical protection mechanism into the software, but the processor optimizes the execution of the program such that the mechanism is removed or modified. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 07/08/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-48810. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/20/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 241545 (KB5062553: Windows 11 Version 24H2 / Windows Server 2025 Security Update (July 2025)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (241545) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-20595). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 5.5
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Class: Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code
CWE: CWE-1037
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 241545
Nessus Name: KB5062553: Windows 11 Version 24H2 / Windows Server 2025 Security Update (July 2025)

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/08/2025 VulDB entry created
07/08/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
07/08/2025 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
07/20/2025 +11 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48810 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48810
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315474
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2025 19:23
Updated: 07/20/2025 04:11
Changes: 07/08/2025 19:23 (11), 07/08/2025 19:24 (23), 07/08/2025 19:27 (35), 07/09/2025 08:37 (2), 07/20/2025 04:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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