Windows
CVE-2025-53801
HIGH
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-822. Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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