#VU112554 Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-49744
Published: July 8, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU112554
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49744
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Graphics Component. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.