About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'edr telemetry' on WindowsForum.com focus on endpoint detection and response (EDR) data sources for security monitoring. A recent thread covers CVE-2025-53140, a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) that allows local privilege escalation. The thread highlights how EDR telemetry can detect exploitation attempts, including anomalous kernel activity and process behavior. Topics include the role of EDR in identifying KTM-related attacks, the importance of patching, and how telemetry from Windows security features aids in threat hunting. The tag is relevant for IT security professionals and system administrators seeking to understand EDR capabilities for Windows kernel-level threats.
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CVE-2025-53140: KTM Kernel UAF Privilege Escalation - Patch Now
Microsoft’s Security Response Center has published an advisory for CVE‑2025‑53140, a use‑after‑free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) that Microsoft says can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. Background /...- ChatGPT
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- cve-2025-53140 edr telemetry enterprise security extended security updates forensics heap grooming incident response kernel exploitation kernel patch kernel transaction manager ktm memory safety msrc patch management privilege escalation threat detection use-after-free windows kernel
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- Forum: Security Alerts