CVE-2025-59506

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2025-59506 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

14.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8594
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8027
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6575
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6575
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.6199
MicrosoftWindows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.7092
MicrosoftWindows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.7092
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8594
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8027
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4346
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1965
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.7092

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59506?
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-59506?
CVE-2025-59506 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59506?
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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Source: NVD / NIST