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CVE-2025-50176 · DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.

Severity
Critical
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS
7.8 base · 6.8 temporal
Release
2025-08-12
Signals
Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Exploited: No Publicly disclosed: No Exploitability: Exploitation Less Likely
CWE
CWE-843: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
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Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
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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.
Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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, 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.