NULL pointer dereference in Microsoft Windows 10 21h2

CVE-2025-24997

Null pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.006 (46.2th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 46th percentile — 46.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2025-24997: held from 0.006 to 0.006.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24997?
CVE-2025-24997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2025-03-11.
How severe is CVE-2025-24997?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.