CVE-2025-21382

Summary

CVE-2025-21382 is a newly disclosed elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Windows Graphics Component. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges on an affected system. This issue can be exploited remotely through specially crafted graphics files, posing a significant threat to organizations and individuals using unpatched Windows systems. Mitigation measures include applying the latest software updates and implementing network security solutions to block malicious content. Organizations are advised to prioritize patching to minimize potential attack surface and protect against potential exploitation.

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