CVE-2025-59190: Windows Search Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
Other sources
Windows Search Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
61 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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=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<=10.0.14393.8519
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·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
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-2025-59190?
CVE-2025-59190 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Windows Search Component.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-59190?
To fix CVE-2025-59190, apply the recommended security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-59190?
CVE-2025-59190 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, and Windows Server editions.
4
Can CVE-2025-59190 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-59190 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2025-59190?
The impact of CVE-2025-59190 is a denial of service which may cause the affected system to become unresponsive.