CVE-2025-55678: DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
55 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21161
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21161
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8519
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8519
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 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<=10.0.14393.8519
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·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-55678?
CVE-2025-55678 has a significant severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-55678?
To fix CVE-2025-55678, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected systems.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-55678?
CVE-2025-55678 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-55678?
CVE-2025-55678 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to a use-after-free error in Windows DirectX.
5
Can I exploit CVE-2025-55678 remotely?
No, CVE-2025-55678 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.