CVE-2025-53150: Windows Digital Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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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

32 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
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 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
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 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53150?

CVE-2025-53150 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can allow an attacker to elevate privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53150?

You can fix CVE-2025-53150 by applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-53150?

CVE-2025-53150 affects Windows Server 2025 and certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

4

What is a use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2025-53150?

A use-after-free vulnerability, such as CVE-2025-53150, occurs when a program continues to use a memory resource after it has been freed, potentially leading to code execution.

5

Can CVE-2025-53150 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-53150 requires local access to exploit, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

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