CVE-2025-55698CWE-476

CVE-2025-55698

High · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX could let an attacker bring your network to its knees! Think of it like a restaurant with an empty table reserved for a VIP — if the staff can't find a functioning chair for that table, everyone else may have to wait indefinitely. That's effectively what happens when the system fails to handle these pointers; it can leave users high and dry with no service! If exploited, an attacker could prevent legitimate users from accessing crucial DirectX services, leading to a frustrating denial-of-service scenario. Imagine gamers suddenly getting booted from their favorite matches or applications crashing unexpectedly — it's a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an empty table reserved for a VIP — if the staff can't find a functioning chair for that table, everyone else may have to wait indefinitely. That's effectively what happens when the system fails to handle these pointers; it can leave users high and dry with no service! This vulnerability arises from a null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX, which means the system tries to use a pointer that points to nothing, resulting in service disruption for authorized users on the network.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could prevent legitimate users from accessing crucial DirectX services, leading to a frustrating denial-of-service scenario. Imagine gamers suddenly getting booted from their favorite matches or applications crashing unexpectedly — it's a recipe for chaos! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure your systems are updated with the latest patches from Microsoft. Stay alert for any announcements regarding updates and consider implementing network monitoring to quickly identify and address any unusual activity. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be one step closer to keeping your network safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01197 · 67.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference
Published
2025-10-14T21:15Z
Affected products (3)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/windows_11_24h2< 10.0.26100.689910.0.26100.6899
microsoft/windows_11_25h2< 10.0.26200.689910.0.26200.6899
microsoft/windows_server_2025≤ 10.0.26100.6899—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 17:01Z
    DirectX Graphics Kernel Denial of Service Vulnerability
    cvelistv5