Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Graphics initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the component Graphics. The manipulation results in initialization of resource. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-53800. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Graphics. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization of resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1419. The product attempts to initialize a resource but does not correctly do so, which might leave the resource in an unexpected, incorrect, or insecure state when it is accessed. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

No cwe for this issue in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The weakness was shared 09/09/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-53800. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/03/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2005). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows 11
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2025

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1419 / CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

09/09/2025 VulDB entry created
09/09/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2025 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
11/03/2025 +55 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-53800 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-53800
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323244
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2005 - Microsoft Windows und Windows Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2025 19:15
Updated: 11/03/2025 10:37
Changes: 09/09/2025 19:15 (35), 09/09/2025 19:18 (34), 09/11/2025 20:00 (11), 11/03/2025 10:37 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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