CVE-2025-55678CWE-416

DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
20.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A wicked use-after-free bug in Windows DirectX lets authorized attackers level up their privileges with alarming ease! 🔥 Think of it like a reservation at a fancy restaurant where someone slips into the kitchen after you've been seated — once they've bypassed the main dining room, they can whip up anything they want! If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker gain full control over the system, allowing them to install malicious software, access sensitive data, or even alter system settings. It's like handing them the chef's hat while they’re in the kitchen!

Put simply

Think of it like a reservation at a fancy restaurant where someone slips into the kitchen after you've been seated — once they've bypassed the main dining room, they can whip up anything they want! This use-after-free vulnerability occurs when the system continues to reference freed memory in DirectX, enabling attackers to manipulate memory and escalate their privileges locally without any further authorization checks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker gain full control over the system, allowing them to install malicious software, access sensitive data, or even alter system settings. It's like handing them the chef's hat while they’re in the kitchen! To protect your systems, ensure that you patch to the latest version of Windows where this vulnerability has been addressed. Regularly audit your systems for unauthorized access, and consider limiting user privileges where possible. Stay vigilant! You've got this! With a few simple steps, you'll secure your system and keep the kitchen safe from unwanted guests! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00292 · 20.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-416 · Use After Free
Published
2025-10-14T17:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 17:01Z
    DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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