CVE-2025-7771 – “ThrottleStop.sys Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability”

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-7771 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received
    by [email protected]

    Aug. 06, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-782
    Added Reference https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/K-TechPowerUp-2025-001.md
    Added Reference https://securelist.com/av-killer-exploiting-throttlestop-sys/117026/
    Added Reference https://www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-throttlestop/
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