CVE-2025-50172
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2025-50172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7678 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6216 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6216 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5768 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5768 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4851 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7678 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3989 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1791 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.4851 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-50172?
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-50172?
CVE-2025-50172 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-50172?
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.
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