Race Condition Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component
CVE-2025-59261

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11 Version 22h2
Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Windows 11 Version 25h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-59261?

A race condition in the Microsoft Graphics Component could allow an authorized attacker to exploit the timing window between the checking of a condition and its subsequent use. This vulnerability enables the attacker to potentially elevate their privileges, leading to unauthorized actions within the system. Proper mitigation steps are essential to safeguard against this type of flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 version 22H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.6060

Windows 11 version 22H3 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060

Windows 11 Version 23H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060

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-2025-59261 : Race Condition Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component