Microsoft Desktop Window Manager Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation

Cyberpress • December 17, 2025

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The vulnerability , tracked as CVE-2025-55681, resides in the dwmcore!CBrushRenderingGraphBuilderAddEffectBrush function and affects Windows ...

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Microsoft Desktop Window Manager Vulnerability CVE-2025-55681 Allows Privilege Escalation A vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-55681 exists in the Microsoft Desktop Window Manager, specifically within the dwmcore!CBrushRenderingGraphBuilderAddEffectBrush function. This flaw allows for privilege escalation, potentially affecting users of Windows operating systems. 2 sources 36

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