CVE-2025-60716
DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description
Use after free in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 17, 2025, 5:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-60716
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Install the latest security updates.
- Restart affected systems if required.
- Verify update installation.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-60716.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60716 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-60716 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-60716
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-60716 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CrowdStrike.com
November 2025 Patch Tuesday: One Zero-Day and Five Critical Vulnerabilities Among 63 CVEs
Microsoft has addressed 63 vulnerabilities in its November 2025 security update release, almost one third from October's record-breaking 172 patches. This month's updates address one actively exploite ... Read more
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security.nl
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft dicht actief uitgebuit lek en diverse kritieke kwetsbaarheden
Microsoft verhelpt deze maand meerdere beveiligingslekken, waaronder één kwetsbaarheid die actief wordt misbruikt. Het gaat om een kwetsbaarheid in Windows-kernel (CVE-2025-62215), dat aanvallers de m ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 1 zero-day, 63 flaws
Today is Microsoft's November 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 63 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. This Patch Tuesday also addresses four "Critica ... Read more
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Zero Day Initiative
The November 2025 Security Update Review
I’ve made it through Pwn2Own Ireland, and while many are celebrated those who served their country in the armed services, patch Tuesday stops for no one. So affix your poppy accordingly, and let’s tak ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday – 63 Vulnerabilities, Including 1 Zero-Day Fixed
Microsoft rolled out its November 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates today, addressing 63 vulnerabilities across its product and service ecosystem. Among these, one zero-day flaw has already been exp ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-60716 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.8027 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.8027 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.19044.6575 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.22631.6199 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.7092 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26200.7092 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.19045.6575 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.8027 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.20348.4346 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.25398.1965 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.7092 Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60716 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use after free in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60716