CVE-2025-21258

Summary

CVE-2025-21258 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Digital Media. This elevation of privilege issue allows an attacker to gain higher system privileges by manipulating specially crafted media files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the attacker gaining control over the affected system, allowing them to install malware, steal sensitive information, or make unauthorized changes. Users are strongly urged to apply the Microsoft-released patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks. The exact cause of the vulnerability has not been disclosed, but it highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to protect against potential threats.

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