CVE-2025-50175: Windows Digital Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 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
35 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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
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-2025-50175?
CVE-2025-50175 is classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Digital Media.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-50175?
To fix CVE-2025-50175, apply the latest security patches recommended by Microsoft for affected Windows products.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-50175?
CVE-2025-50175 affects specific versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025, including various editions and architectures.
4
What kind of exploit does CVE-2025-50175 enable?
CVE-2025-50175 enables authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally on the affected Windows systems.
5
Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2025-50175?
There is currently no public exploit reported for CVE-2025-50175, but attackers may develop one given its critical nature.