CVE-2025-55681: Desktop Window Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Desktop Window Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Desktop Windows Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
34 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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
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-2025-55681?
CVE-2025-55681 is classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-55681?
To fix CVE-2025-55681, install the appropriate security patches from Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-55681?
CVE-2025-55681 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 and 2025.
4
Can CVE-2025-55681 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-55681 requires local access for exploitation.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-55681?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-55681 may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.