Incorrect Initialization of Resource in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-53800
Published: September 9, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU115040
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53800
CWE-ID: CWE-1419
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect initialization of resource in Windows Graphics Component, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-53800
Install updates from vendor's website.