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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2025-59261

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Graphics 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 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.6060
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2<= 10.0.22631.6060
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.6899
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.6899
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4294
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1913
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025<= 10.0.26100.6899

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-59261?

CVE-2025-59261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-59261?

CVE-2025-59261 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-2025-59261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.