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

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.

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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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