CVE-2025-21335MicrosoftOperating systemsJanuary 14, 2025

Microsoft Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP Use-After-Free Vulnerability

High 7.8Actively exploited

Description

Microsoft Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows Hyper-V
CVE
CVE-2025-21335
Affected versions
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.19044.0 to 10.0.19044.5371 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19044.5371
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.19045.0 to 10.0.19045.5371 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19045.5371
Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.22621.0 to 10.0.22621.4751 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22621.4751
Windows 11 version 22H3 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.4751 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.4751
Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.4751 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.4751
Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.2894 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.2894
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.25398.0 to 10.0.25398.1369 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.25398.1369
Windows Server 2025 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.2894 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.2894
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.2894 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.2894 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
February 4, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
January 14, 2025

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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