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The system elevation tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about local privilege escalation vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level access on Windows machines. Recent content focuses on CVE-2025-53141, a null pointer dereference in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys). This kernel-mode driver flaw can be exploited by a locally authenticated attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM, posing a high-impact elevation-of-privilege (EoP) risk. The tag includes analysis of Microsoft advisories, technical details of the vulnerability, and implications for affected Windows hosts. It is relevant for IT professionals, security researchers, and system administrators monitoring Windows security updates and kernel-level exploits.
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    CVE-2025-53141: Null Pointer in AFD.sys Enables Local SYSTEM Elevation (WinSock)

    Microsoft’s advisory confirms that a null pointer dereference in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) can be triggered by a locally authorized attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM, creating a high-impact local elevation-of-privilege (EoP) risk for affected Windows...
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    • afd.sys cve-2025-53141 endpoint detection eop extended security updates kernel drivers kernel vulnerability msrc null pointer dereference patch management privilege escalation system elevation threat hunting windows windows security winsock
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