Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Win32K Component
CVE-2025-49733
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 8 July 2025
What is CVE-2025-49733?
The vulnerability in the Windows Win32K component pertains to a use-after-free flaw that can potentially allow an authorized attacker to elevate their local privileges. This security issue arises due to improper handling of memory, which, if exploited, could provide malicious entities with elevated access to the system. Ensuring systems are updated and protected against this vulnerability is critical for maintaining the integrity of user privileges.
Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7558
Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6093
Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6093