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KB5061197: Windows Server 2008 OOB Security Update (May 2025) (CVE-2025-32709)
high Nessus Plugin ID 306736
Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update and is therefore affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability:- Null pointer dereference in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. (CVE-2025-32709)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Apply Security Update 5061197 or Cumulative Update 5061198See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 306736
File Name: smb_nt_ms25_may_oob_5061197.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 4/16/2026
Updated: 4/16/2026
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-32709
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2008
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Patch Publication Date: 5/13/2025
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/13/2025
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 6/3/2025
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2025-32709