CVE-2025-7771 (GCVE-0-2025-7771)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-06 09:35 – Updated: 2025-08-06 20:25
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Code Execution / Escalation of Privileges in ThrottleStop
Summary
ThrottleStop.sys, a legitimate driver, exposes two IOCTL interfaces that allow arbitrary read and write access to physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function. This insecure implementation can be exploited by a malicious user-mode application to patch the running Windows kernel and invoke arbitrary kernel functions with ring-0 privileges. The vulnerability enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel context, resulting in privilege escalation and potential follow-on attacks, such as disabling security software or bypassing kernel-level protections. ThrottleStop.sys version 3.0.0.0 and possibly others are affected. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-06 20:25 UTC
CWE
- CWE-782 - Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TechPowerUp | ThrottleStop |
Affected:
3.0.0.0 and possibly others
|
guessed |
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