HIGH
CVE-2025-49666
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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Affected and fixed versions
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Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- 2025-07-08
- Last Modified
- 2025-07-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-49666?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Is CVE-2025-49666 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-49666 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.4% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-49666?
CVE-2025-49666 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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