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Aleksandr Koshelev

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PT-2025-32815
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2025-08-12
Microsoft · Kernel Streaming Wow Thunk Service Driver · CVE-2025-53149
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions** Windows Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver versions prior to a patch released in September 2025 **Description** A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the Windows Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver (`ksthunk.sys`). This issue allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally, potentially gaining SYSTEM-level access. The vulnerability is related to a buffer overflow in dynamically allocated memory within the driver. Exploitation of this issue can allow an attacker to affect the system. **Recommendations** Apply the patch released in September 2025 to address the vulnerability.