What is CVE-2025-29838?

CVE-2025-29838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_11_24h2, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2025-05-13.

How severe is CVE-2025-29838?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.

NULL pointer dereference in Microsoft Windows_11_24h2

CVE-2025-29838

Null pointer dereference in Windows Drivers allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.003 (23.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2 — versions 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 — versions 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows_server_2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation) — versions 10.0.26100.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-476 — NULL Pointer Dereference

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29838?: CVE-2025-29838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_11_24h2, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2025-05-13.
How severe is CVE-2025-29838?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.