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.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2025-49682 · Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Windows Media
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation Less Likely
CWE
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Resolved binary override
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Description
Use after free in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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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 An authorized attacker with privileges could send controlled inputs to exploit this vulnerability. User interaction is required because the vulnerable function is typically triggered through a diagnostic workflow, such as launching a video troubleshooting tool or initiating a certificate validation process. These actions often involve user-initiated steps like opening a UI or selecting a monitor.
Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.