Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Broadcast DVR User Service use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Broadcast DVR User Service. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-59515. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. This affects an unknown code block of the component Broadcast DVR User Service. 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 summary by CVE is:

Use after free in Windows Broadcast DVR User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The weakness was shared 11/11/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-59515. 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 01/05/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 274792 (KB5068779: Windows 11 version 22H2 / Windows Server version 23H2 Security Update (November 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 (274792), EUVD (EUVD-2025-93418) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2564). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

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

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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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 274792
Nessus Name: KB5068779: Windows 11 version 22H2 / Windows Server version 23H2 Security Update (November 2025)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/11/2025 VulDB entry created
11/11/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
11/11/2025 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
01/05/2026 +54 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59515 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59515
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331959
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2564 - Microsoft Windows und Windows Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 11/11/2025 19:10
Updated: 01/05/2026 05:59
Changes: 11/11/2025 19:10 (10), 11/11/2025 19:11 (25), 11/11/2025 19:14 (34), 11/11/2025 23:35 (11), 11/13/2025 07:39 (2), 11/16/2025 04:23 (6), 11/21/2025 03:59 (1), 01/05/2026 05:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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