Privilege Elevation Vulnerability in Windows DirectX by Microsoft
CVE-2025-62573

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:
9 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-62573?

A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows DirectX can allow authorized attackers to exploit the application in a way that facilitates local privilege escalation. By leveraging this flaw, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, enabling access to sensitive data or system resources. System administrators should apply the latest security patches and follow best practices to mitigate risk.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8688

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8146

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6691

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-2025-62573 : Privilege Elevation Vulnerability in Windows DirectX by Microsoft