CVE-2025-49687

moderate-risk
Published 2025-07-08

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Do I need to act?

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0.27% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

47
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 27/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 19/34 · Moderate