CVE-2025-53766: GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2025
·Updated
GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
62 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Office for Android
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Office for Universal
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft 365 Copilot Android<16.0.19127.20000
Microsoft Office Universal<16.0.14326.22618
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6216
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6216
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3989
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4851
Event History
Aug 14, 2024
News Published
12:45 AM
Aug 12, 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·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·11:34 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:38 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-53766?
CVE-2025-53766 has been rated as critical due to its remote code execution capabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-53766?
The recommended fix for CVE-2025-53766 is to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53766?
CVE-2025-53766 impacts various Microsoft Windows products, including Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 11.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53766?
CVE-2025-53766 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can exploiting CVE-2025-53766 lead to system compromise?
Yes, remotely exploiting CVE-2025-53766 can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.