CVE-2025-21228: Windows Digital Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
Windows Digital Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20890 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20890 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.5371 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.5371 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.4751 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | <10.0.22631.4751 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition | <10.0.26100.2894 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.3091 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | <10.0.25398.1369 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | <10.0.26100.2894 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21228?
CVE-2025-21228 has been classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21228?
To fix CVE-2025-21228, you should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-21228?
CVE-2025-21228 impacts various versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
Can CVE-2025-21228 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-21228 requires local access to exploit, as it is an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-21228?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-21228, so applying patches is the recommended solution.
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