Windows DWM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2025-55681 · Desktop Window Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Windows DWM
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation More Likely
CWE
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Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows DWM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ
According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability? Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to manipulate system operations in a specific manner.
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.