Windows CVE-2025-50172
MEDIUMCVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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2DescriptionNVD
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
AnalysisAI
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 14.9% and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Allocation of Resources Without Limits (CWE-770), which allows attackers to exhaust system resources through uncontrolled allocation. Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set resource limits, implement rate limiting, validate input sizes.
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