CVE-2025-59190
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2025-59190 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21161 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8519 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6060 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | <= 10.0.14393.8519 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4294 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1913 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | <= 10.0.26100.6899 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-59190?
Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-59190?
CVE-2025-59190 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59190?
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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