CVE-2025-50165

Name: CVE-2025-50165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T18:15:34.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-50165 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.54%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.4851

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-50165Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50165?

Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-50165?

CVE-2025-50165 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50165?

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-2025-50165?

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Source: NVD / NIST