CVE-2025-49682: Windows Media Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - What You Need to Know

Here’s what is known about CVE-2025-49682:

• Title: Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
• Type: Use After Free
• Description: An authorized attacker can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Media to locally elevate their privileges on an affected system.
• Attack Vector: Local (the attacker must already have access to the device)
• Impact: Elevation of privilege, meaning the attacker could gain higher system permissions.

As of now, detailed technical information and affected versions are not publicly provided on the Microsoft Security Update Guide page. For complete and official mitigation or patch details, refer to:
Microsoft Security Update Guide: CVE-2025-49682
Key Takeaway:

• Any security update or mitigation released for this CVE should be applied as soon as available, especially in environments where local attackers or malware may attempt privilege escalation.

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Source: MSRC Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center