Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component
CVE-2025-49744

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-49744?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microsoft Graphics Component. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on affected systems, allowing them to execute malicious commands or access sensitive data. This vulnerability poses significant risks, particularly in environments where local access controls are less stringent.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21073

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8246

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7558

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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