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CVE-2025-21359

Target: Windows - Kernel

Microsoft CVSS 7.8 Updated March 10, 2026
Threat Level HIGH

Executive Risk Summary

"A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel, allowing attackers to bypass security features. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable system."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Operating System
Target Asset Windows Kernel
Standard Path Windows Systems
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Windows Kernel (Operating System)
$Target = "Windows Kernel"
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Filter $Target -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Required
Service Disruption

Low to Moderate

Internal Work Notes

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate the Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21359).

Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Windows Server 2022 23H2 Windows 10 1809 Windows Server 2008 (Version r2) Windows 11 24H2 Windows 10 22H2 Windows Server 2012 (Version r2) Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2025 Windows 11 22H2 Windows 10 21H2 Windows 10 1607 Windows Server 2019 Windows 11 23H2 Windows 10 1507 Windows Server 2022

Original NVD Description

"Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability"

Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.