CVE-2025-50176
published 2025-08-12CVE-2025-50176: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
PriorityP345high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.48%
38.3th percentile
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Affected
21 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5768 | 10.0.22621.5768 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5768 | 10.0.22631.5768 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4851 | 10.0.26100.4851 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5768 | 10.0.22621.5768 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5768 | 10.0.22631.5768 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5768 | 10.0.22631.5768 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.4946 | 10.0.26100.4946 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.3989 | 10.0.20348.3989 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.4052 | 10.0.20348.4052 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1791 | 10.0.25398.1791 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.4851 | 10.0.26100.4851 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.4946 | 10.0.26100.4946 |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_23h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_23h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_24h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_24h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2022 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2022_23h2_edition | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2025 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-m3h5-fxqj-23wf: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-08-12
CVE-2025-50176 [HIGH] CWE-122 GHSA-m3h5-fxqj-23wf: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Microsoft
DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-08-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-50176 [HIGH] CWE-843 DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Any authenticated attacker could t
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 107 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-08-12·CVSS 7.2
[HIGH] Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 107 flaws
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Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, August 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-08-12
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, August 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025
- Adobe Patches for August 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in August Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in August Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
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[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for August 2025, which includes 111 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 13 that Microsoft marked as “critical”.
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Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-08-12·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for August 2025, which includes 111 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 13 that Microsoft marked as “critical”.
In this month's release, Microsoft observed none of the included vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. Out of 13 "critical" entries, 9 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows services and applications including the Windows kernel, Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ), Windows Hyper-V, Microsoft Office and GDI+.
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Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, August 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-08-12
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025
Adobe Patches for August 2025
Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in August Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in August Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
It’s the second Tuesday of August, and Microsoft has rolled out its latest security updates. Microsoft’s August 2025 Patch Tuesday has arrived, bringing a fresh wave of security fixes to help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need t
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