CVE-2025-50174: Windows Device Association Broker Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
·
Updated

Use after free in Windows Device Association Broker service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Device Association Broker Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
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-2025-50174?

CVE-2025-50174 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Device Association Broker service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-50174?

To fix CVE-2025-50174, users need to apply the necessary security update provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows version.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-50174?

CVE-2025-50174 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2025 and specific versions of Microsoft Windows 11.

4

Can CVE-2025-50174 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-50174 requires local access for exploitation, meaning an attacker must have authorized access to the system.

5

What is the main impact of CVE-2025-50174?

The main impact of CVE-2025-50174 is the potential for attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems.

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