#VU113900 Type Confusion in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-50168

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#VU113900 Type Confusion in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-50168

Published: August 12, 2025 / Updated: November 7, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU113900
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-50168
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in Win32k. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a type confusion error and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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