About this tag
The bfs vulnerability tag covers discussions and advisories about security flaws in the Microsoft Brokering File System (BFS), a kernel-mode component in Windows. A key example is CVE-2025-53142, a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges. This kernel-level memory corruption issue is relevant for system administrators and endpoint defenders managing Windows security. The tag focuses on BFS-specific vulnerabilities, their impact on privilege escalation, and the need for patching and mitigation in enterprise environments.
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    CVE-2025-53142: Kernel Use-After-Free in Microsoft BFS Enables Local Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft’s advisory listing for CVE-2025-53142 describes a use‑after‑free flaw in the Microsoft Brokering File System that can allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on an affected Windows host — a classic kernel‑level memory corruption that deserves immediate attention...
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