Microsoft Desktop Window Manager Vulnerability CVE-2025-55681 Allows Privilege Escalation

First seen 17 Dec 2025, 20:56 UTC • Gbhackers

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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.

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Microsoft Desktop Window Manager Vulnerability CVE-2025-55681 Allows Privilege Escalation

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