CVE-2025-55698: DirectX Graphics Kernel Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
DirectX Graphics Kernel Denial of Service Vulnerability
Other sources
Null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
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·05:01 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-2025-55698?
CVE-2025-55698 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-55698?
To resolve CVE-2025-55698, apply the security patch provided by Microsoft through KB5066835.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-55698?
CVE-2025-55698 affects Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
4
Can CVE-2025-55698 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-55698 can be exploited by an authorized attacker over a network.
5
What impact does CVE-2025-55698 have on my system?
The impact of CVE-2025-55698 is a denial of service, which means it can disrupt the normal operation of the system.