CVE-2025-49744: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3932
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1732
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4652

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 16, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
10:45 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49744?

CVE-2025-49744 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability that involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Graphics Component.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49744?

To remediate CVE-2025-49744, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-49744?

CVE-2025-49744 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of attacks are possible due to CVE-2025-49744?

CVE-2025-49744 allows authorized attackers to elevate privileges locally, potentially compromising system security.

5

Is CVE-2025-49744 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2025-49744 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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