Windows Ancillary Function Driver privilege escalation used in targeted attacks. CISA KEV listed.
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-21418 |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Affected Product | Windows AFD |
| Vulnerability Type | Privilege Escalation |
| CVSS Score | 7.8 (HIGH) |
| Actively Exploited | ✅ Yes — CISA KEV Listed |
| Patch Available | MS Patch Tuesday Feb 2025 |
| Reported By | CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX Intelligence |
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