CVE-2025-49708: Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
35 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6456
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6456
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<=10.0.22631.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4294
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1913
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<=10.0.26100.6899
Event History
Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-49708?
The severity of CVE-2025-49708 is rated as high due to its ability to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-49708?
To fix CVE-2025-49708, it is crucial to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49708?
CVE-2025-49708 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 and 2025 in specific versions.
4
Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2025-49708?
The vendor responsible for the vulnerability CVE-2025-49708 is Microsoft.
5
Can CVE-2025-49708 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-49708 can be exploited over a network, allowing attackers to elevate their privileges remotely.