CVE-2025-50172

DirectX Graphics Kernel Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-50172	vendor advisory

What is the severity of CVE-2025-50172?: CVE-2025-50172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-50172?: To fix CVE-2025-50172, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-50172 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2025-50172 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-50172?: CVE-2025-50172 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3, Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.