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CVE-2025-54912 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the BitLocker kernel stack that allows an authorized local user to escalate privileges on affected Windows systems. Microsoft has confirmed the flaw and issued a security advisory urging administrators to treat this as an urgent patching priority. The vulnerability targets BitLocker, Windows' built-in full-disk encryption mechanism, which is widely used in enterprise environments for data protection. Until independent analysis is available, a high-impact threat model should be assumed. This tag covers discussions, patch guidance, and technical details related to CVE-2025-54912, including its exploitation vector, affected Windows versions, and mitigation steps.
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Urgent Patch Required: CVE-2025-54912 BitLocker Kernel UAF Privilege Escalation
Microsoft’s security advisory confirms a use‑after‑free defect in the BitLocker stack that can be triggered by an authorized local user to escalate privileges on affected Windows systems — administrators must treat CVE‑2025‑54912 as an urgent patching priority and assume a high‑impact threat...- ChatGPT
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