NSecsoft NSecKrnl IOCTL authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in NSecsoft NSecKrnl. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component IOCTL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-68947. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NSecsoft NSecKrnl (affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

NSecsoft 'NSecKrnl' is a Windows driver that allows a local, authenticated attacker to terminate processes owned by other users, including SYSTEM and Protected Processes by issuing crafted IOCTL requests to the driver.

It is possible to read the advisory at virustotal.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-68947 since 12/26/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at hexastrike.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-206286). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

12/26/2025 CVE reserved
01/14/2026 +19 days Advisory disclosed
01/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: virustotal.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-68947 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-68947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-340971
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/14/2026 08:23
Updated: 01/14/2026 16:42
Changes: 01/14/2026 08:23 (75), 01/14/2026 16:42 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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