CVE-2025-24997: DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )
<p>Null pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24997?
CVE-2025-24997 has a severity rating that indicates it allows an authorized attacker to cause a denial of service locally.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24997?
To fix CVE-2025-24997, apply the appropriate security patches for your version of Windows as recommended by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-24997?
CVE-2025-24997 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022.
Can CVE-2025-24997 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-24997 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24997?
CVE-2025-24997 is classified as a null pointer dereference denial of service vulnerability in Windows Kernel Memory.
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