CVE-2025-59261 Details
Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability has been identified in the Microsoft Graphics Component. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The issue arises from a race condition that exploitation takes advantage of, requiring the attacker to successfully navigate the timing of events to gain elevated privileges.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5066835 for various Windows 11 versions and Windows Server 2025, and KB5066782 for Windows Server 2022.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59261 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-367 | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6060 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4294 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1913 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | <= 10.0.26100.6899 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 14, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |