Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-49708
Published: October 14, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117049
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49708
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Graphics Component. A remote user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-49708
Install updates from vendor's website.