CVE-2025-27467: Windows Digital Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2025
·Updated
Use after free in Windows Digital Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Digital Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5737
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5737
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5189
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5189
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3775
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1551
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3775
Event History
Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27467?
CVE-2025-27467 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Digital Media.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-27467?
To fix CVE-2025-27467, apply the appropriate security update provided by Microsoft for your version of Windows.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-27467?
CVE-2025-27467 affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server products.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-27467?
CVE-2025-27467 can be exploited by an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally.
5
Is there a specific patch for CVE-2025-27467?
Yes, specific patches are available through Microsoft for affected versions related to CVE-2025-27467.