Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Digital Media
CVE-2025-21261

6.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-21261?

A vulnerability exists in Windows Digital Media that could allow an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges, potentially enabling unauthorized actions within the system. By exploiting this flaw, attackers could gain heightened privileges, exerting control over the system beyond what is intended. It is essential for users to ensure their systems are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20890

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7699

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6775

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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