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CVE-2025-21338 · GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Severity
Important
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS
7.8 base · 6.8 temporal
Release
2025-01-14
Signals
Windows Win32K - GRFX Remote Code Execution Exploited: No Publicly disclosed: No Exploitability: Exploitation Less Likely
CWE
CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound
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Description
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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 trigger this vulnerability. It does not require admin or other elevated privileges.
FAQ
Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability? No, the Preview Pane is not an attack vector.