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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2025-21291

Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.6775
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.5371
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.5371
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.4751
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.4751
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.6775
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3091
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1369

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-415

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-21291?

CVE-2025-21291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21291?

CVE-2025-21291 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2.