Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-62472 is a local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager caused by use of an uninitialized resource. The provided content describes the issue as stemming from memory mismanagement in the Remote Access Connection Manager, where uninitialized resources can be leveraged by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. Microsoft rates the issue as Important with a CVSS score of 7.8, and multiple sources in the content note it as more likely to be exploited.
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Exploits
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Recent activity
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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager due to use of uninitialized resource and use-after-free. Exploitation is considered more likely.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager due to uninitialized resources, allowing attackers with low privileges to gain SYSTEM-level access.
A vulnerability in Remote Access Connection Manager, details unspecified but likely privilege escalation or code execution.
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager local elevation of privilege vulnerability (noted as more likely to be exploited).
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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