CVE-2025-59254: Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

47 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft DWM Core Library
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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 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
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·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 6, 2026
Exploit Published
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
04:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59254?

CVE-2025-59254 has a critical severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59254?

To mitigate CVE-2025-59254, you should apply the specific security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2025-59254?

CVE-2025-59254 affects several Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2025-59254 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-59254 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without physical access to the system.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59254?

CVE-2025-59254 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.

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