CVE-2025-21310

Summary

CVE-2025-21310 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Digital Media. This elevation of privilege issue grants an attacker local system rights by manipulating specially crafted media files. Successful exploitation could lead to significant damage, including data theft or system takeover. Microsoft urges immediate patching to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it can be triggered through media files, making it easy for attackers to exploit unsuspecting victims.

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