CVE-2025-68947

4.7 MEDIUM
Published: January 13, 2026 Modified: January 14, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ANYLNK/NSecSoftBYOVD
Source: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
https://hexastrike.com/resources/blog/threat-intelligence/valleyrat-exploiting-byovd-to-kill-endpoint-security/
Source: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-013-01.json
Source: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-68947
Source: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/206f27ae820783b7755bca89f83a0fe096dbb510018dd65b63fc80bd20c03261
Source: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

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