Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows DirectX by Microsoft
CVE-2025-55678

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 11 Version 25h2
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-55678?

A use after free vulnerability in Windows DirectX can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges. This condition allows for potential manipulation and control over system resources, posing significant security risks to the affected systems. Users are advised to apply security updates to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21161

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8519

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7919

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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