CVE-2025-21334

CISA description

Microsoft Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes & references

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21334
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21334

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2025-21334
• CVE.org · CVE-2025-21334
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)