CVE-2025-49708
published 2025-10-14CVE-2025-49708: Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
PriorityP358critical9.9CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSCCHIHAH
EPSS
1.15%
63.2th percentile
Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected
33 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 | 10.0.19044.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 | 10.0.19045.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6456 | 10.0.19044.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6456 | 10.0.19045.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6060 | — |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_25h2 | >= 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.4294 | 10.0.20348.4294 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.4294 | 10.0.20348.4294 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1913 | 10.0.25398.1913 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | <= 10.0.26100.6899 | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1809 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.19.9CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc9.9CRITICAL
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Microsoft
Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-10-14·CVSS 9.9
CVE-2025-49708 [CRITICAL] CWE-416 Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by getting access to the local guest VM so they can attack the Host OS.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, a successful exploitation could lead to a scope change (S:C). What does this mean for this vulnerability?
Compromising the host enables an attacker to impact other virtual machines running on the same host, eve
GHSA
GHSA-mfjv-rxwv-54mp: Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-10-14
CVE-2025-49708 [CRITICAL] CWE-416 GHSA-mfjv-rxwv-54mp: Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network
Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-10-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
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- Microsoft Release Summary
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Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-10-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2025
Adobe Patches for October 2025
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response with TruRisk Eliminate
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EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation withPolicy Audit
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
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## Mi
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Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-10-14·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
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## Lawrence Abrams
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