Race Condition Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component
CVE-2025-59216

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Windows 11 Version 24h2
Windows Server 2025
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-59216?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Graphics Component due to improper synchronization during concurrent execution. This race condition allows an authorized attacker to exploit the flaw to elevate their privileges locally. Attackers can potentially use this vulnerability to gain greater access to system resources and perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 Version 24H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6584

Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6584

Windows Server 2025 x64-based Systems 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6584

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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CVE-2025-59216 : Race Condition Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component