Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Media by Microsoft
CVE-2025-29840

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-29840?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows Media that can be exploited by an attacker to execute remote code via a maliciously crafted media file. If successfully executed, this could allow unauthorized control over affected systems, making it crucial for users to apply relevant security updates and patches.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21014

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8066

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7314

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-29840 : Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Media by Microsoft