Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows Media by Microsoft
CVE-2025-29962

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
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What is CVE-2025-29962?

A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. This vulnerability may be exploited by sending specially crafted media files to the affected product, potentially leading to a compromise of system integrity. It is crucial for users and administrators to implement the necessary security updates as outlined by Microsoft to safeguard against potential exploits.

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-2025-29962 : Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows Media by Microsoft