CVE-2025-55698

Name: CVE-2025-55698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-14T17:15:51.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-55698 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.6899
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	<= 10.0.26100.6899

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-55698Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-55698?

Null pointer dereference in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-55698?

CVE-2025-55698 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55698?

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-2025-55698?

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Source: NVD / NIST