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CVE-2025-50165

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 10.3%
  1. Published12 Aug 2025

Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4851

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2025≥ 10.0.26100.4851

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-50165 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-50165 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 10.3%.

How severe is CVE-2025-50165?

CVE-2025-50165 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 10.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-50165?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50165?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 10.0.26100.4851, Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.4851 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.