Microsoft’s November Security Update: Addressing High-Risk Vulnerabilities Across Multiple Products

On November 12, NSFOCUS CERT reported the release of Microsoft’s November Security Update, which addresses 63 vulnerabilities in various widely-used products, including Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure. Among these vulnerabilities are five classified as critical and 58 as important. Notably, one of these vulnerabilities, the Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-62215), has been observed being actively exploited. Users are urged to apply the necessary patches promptly for protection.

For detailed descriptions of key vulnerabilities, here are some highlights:

Key Vulnerabilities

1. Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-62215):

   • Description: A flaw in the Windows Kernel allowing authenticated local attackers to elevate their privileges.
   • CVSS Score: 7.0.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-62215

2. DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-60716):

   • Description: This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate their privileges through improper handling of GPU resources.
   • CVSS Score: 7.0.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-60716

3. Nuance PowerScribe 360 Information Disclosure (CVE-2025-30398):

   • Description: Unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive information due to a lack of API endpoint authorization.
   • CVSS Score: 8.1.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-30398

4. Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution (CVE-2025-62199):

   • Description: This flaw can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user’s machine by tricking them into opening a specially crafted file.
   • CVSS Score: 7.8.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-62199

5. Visual Studio Remote Code Execution (CVE-2025-62214):

   • Description: An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code by injecting instructions into Visual Studio Copilot.
   • CVSS Score: 6.7.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-62214

6. Customer Experience Improvement Program Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-59512):

   • Description: Due to inadequate access control, attackers can execute malicious code and elevate their privileges.
   • CVSS Score: 7.8.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-59512

7. GDI+ Remote Code Execution (CVE-2025-60724):

   • Description: This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution by allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files.
   • CVSS Score: 9.8.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-60724

8. Dynamics 365 Field Service Spoofing (CVE-2025-62210):

   • Description: This allows attackers to hijack user sessions through malicious links due to improper input handling.
   • CVSS Score: 8.7.
   • Get More Info: CVE-2025-62210

Mitigation Measures

Microsoft has released the necessary security patches for all affected products. Users should apply these patches immediately to safeguard their systems. In case of problems during the update process, users are encouraged to verify their update status via Windows Update settings or consult the Microsoft Update Catalog for manual downloads.

For a comprehensive overview of all vulnerabilities addressed in this month’s update, users can refer to the official Microsoft security update page.

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