Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Brokering File System use after free

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6.2$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Brokering File System. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-48004. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Brokering File System. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/14/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-48004. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/28/2025).

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 vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2307). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Microsoft Windows 11
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2025

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.4
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

10/14/2025 VulDB entry created
10/14/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
10/14/2025 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
10/28/2025 +13 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48004 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48004
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328323
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2307 - Microsoft Windows: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2025 19:08
Updated: 10/28/2025 03:05
Changes: 10/14/2025 19:08 (34), 10/14/2025 19:11 (35), 10/16/2025 09:33 (7), 10/27/2025 09:24 (1), 10/28/2025 03:05 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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