CVE-2025-29838 Windows ExecutionContext Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
A null pointer dereference in Windows drivers allows local attackers to elevate privileges, requiring immediate patching for Windows 11 and Server 2025.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-29838?
CVE-2025-29838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, published on 13 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Null pointer dereference in Windows Drivers allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-29838?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29838?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-29838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-29838 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-29838 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
- CVE-2025-60710 Microsoft Windows Link Following
- CVE-2026-54990 Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-50165 Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-21311 Windows NTLM V1 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-108463 Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvqh-2pg4-fc8q.