Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft DWM Core Library
CVE-2025-53801

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-53801?

A vulnerability exists within the Microsoft DWM Core Library that allows an authorized attacker to exploit untrusted pointer dereference, leading to potential local privilege escalation. This flaw enables attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code within the system context, posing significant security risks. Users are urged to apply necessary updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21128

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8422

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7792

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.
CVE-2025-53801 : Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft DWM Core Library