CVE-2025-58722: Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

40 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8519
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 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·05:00 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-2025-58722?

CVE-2025-58722 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow unauthorized privilege escalation in affected versions of Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-58722?

To mitigate CVE-2025-58722, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-58722?

CVE-2025-58722 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-58722?

CVE-2025-58722 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation.

5

Can CVE-2025-58722 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-58722 requires local access, meaning an attacker must be physically present or have local credentials to exploit this vulnerability.

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