CVE-2025-68947NVD

Vulnerability Summary

NSecsoft 'NSecKrnl' is a Windows driver that allows a local, authenticated attacker to terminate processes owned by other users, including SYSTEM and Protected Processes by issuing crafted IOCTL requests to the driver.

Severity Level

MEDIUM(5.7)

Published Date

Jan 13, 2026

Last Modified

Jan 14, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

Data Pending

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-862: Missing Authorization ↗

The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 5.7 (MEDIUM)

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityHigh

Attack RequirementsPresent

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)None

Integrity (Vulnerable System)None

Availability (Vulnerable System)High

Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None

Integrity (Subsequent System)None

Availability (Subsequent System)None

CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 4.7 (MEDIUM)

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

Not provided by NVD for this CVE.

Patched Versions

Not provided by NVD for this CVE.

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