CVE-2025-21291

Name: CVE-2025-21291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T18:15:50.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.6775
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.5371
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.5371
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.4751
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.4751
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.6775
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.3091
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1369

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21291Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21291?

Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21291?

CVE-2025-21291 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21291?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-21291?

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Source: NVD / NIST