#VU107198 Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-26640 

 

#VU107198 Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-26640

Published: April 8, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU107198
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26640
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Digital Media. A local user can win a race condition and gain eleated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

External links