CVE-2025-59198
published 2025-10-14CVE-2025-59198: Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
PriorityP420medium5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUIRSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.44%
35.8th percentile
Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
Affected
50 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.21161 | 10.0.10240.21161 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| 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_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21161 | 10.0.10240.21161 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| 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 | 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_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27974 | 6.1.7601.27974 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23571 | 6.0.6003.23571 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25722 | 6.2.9200.25722 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22824 | 6.3.9600.22824 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.0MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
vendor_msrc5.0MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-mhjm-x4f9-qm47: Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-10-14
CVE-2025-59198 [MEDIUM] CWE-20 GHSA-mhjm-x4f9-qm47: Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally
Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
Microsoft
Windows Search Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-10-14·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2025-59198 [MEDIUM] CWE-20 Windows Search Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
Windows Search Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description: Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R) and privileges required is low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability can be exploited by a regular user without admin rights, as long as they interact with a malicious file—such as running an executable. No elevated privileges are needed to trigger the issue.
Microsoft Windows Search Component: Microsoft Windows Search Component
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Denial of Service
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Unlikel
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
#### 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
- Automating Risk Elimination and Accelerating Response: Meet Agent Sara
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation withPolicy Audit
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
As cybersecurity threats evolve, Microsoft’s October 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers one of the most comprehensive security updates of the year. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need t
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
Automating Risk Elimination and Accelerating Response: Meet Agent Sara
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation withPolicy Audit
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
As cybersecurity threats evolve, Microsoft’s October 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers one of the most comprehensive security updates of the year. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
## Mi
Bleepingcomputer
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
## Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
80 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
11 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
31 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
28 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
11 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
10 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
When BleepingComputer reports on the Patch Tuesday security updates, we only count those released today by Microsoft. Therefore, the number of flaws does not include those fixed in Azure, Mariner, Microsoft Edge, and other vulnerabilities earlier this month.
Notably, Windows 10 reaches the end of support today , with this being the last Patch Tuesday where Microsoft provides free security updates to the venerable operating system.
To continue receiving security upd
2025-10-14
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