CVE-2025-55236
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2025-55236 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7792 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6332 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6332 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6508 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7792 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4106 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1849 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.6508 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-55236?
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-55236?
CVE-2025-55236 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55236?
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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