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5.5
Microsoft Graphics Component: Local Denial of Service
CVE-2026-25168
Summary
A flaw in the Microsoft Graphics Component could allow an attacker on the same local network to crash a computer or make it unavailable. This could happen if an attacker sends a malicious message to the computer's graphics system. To protect your system, make sure you have the latest software updates installed.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6783 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6783 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | <= 10.0.26100.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | <= 10.0.26100.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | <= 10.0.26200.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | <= 10.0.26200.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | <= 10.0.28000.1719 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | <= 10.0.28000.1719 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | All versions | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | r2 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | <= 10.0.20348.4830 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | <= 10.0.25398.2207 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | <= 10.0.26100.32463 | – |
Original title
Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
Original description
Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
nvd CVSS3.1
6.2
Vulnerability type
CWE-476
NULL Pointer Dereference
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 14 Mar 2026 · First seen: 11 Mar 2026