VDB-328327 · CVE-2025-50174 · EUVD-2025-34429

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/11 25H2/Server 2025 Device Association Broker Service use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/11 25H2/Server 2025. Affected is an unknown function of the component Device Association Broker Service. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-50174. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/11 25H2/Server 2025. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Device Association Broker Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use after free in Windows Device Association Broker service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The weakness was disclosed 10/14/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-50174. The exploitation appears 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 databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-34429) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2307). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source 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

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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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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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-2025-50174 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-50174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328327
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2307 - Microsoft Windows: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2025 19:10
Updated: 10/28/2025 03:05
Changes: 10/14/2025 19:10 (35), 10/14/2025 19:13 (34), 10/17/2025 10:12 (1), 10/24/2025 02:23 (11), 10/27/2025 09:24 (7), 10/28/2025 03:05 (2)
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