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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2025-49685

Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7558
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.6093
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.6093
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.5624
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.5624
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7558
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3932
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1732

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-49685?

CVE-2025-49685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-49685?

CVE-2025-49685 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-49685?

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.