CVE-2025-21227

Summary

CVE-2025-21227 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Digital Media. This elevation of privilege issue allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges by exploiting a flaw in the software. Successful exploitation could result in the attacker having complete control over the affected system. Users are advised to apply the Microsoft Security Update MS17-010, which addresses this vulnerability, as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited through media files, making it a significant threat to organizations and individuals using the Windows Digital Media Player.

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