Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services
CVE-2025-21297

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-21297?

A vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or control over a vulnerable device. Affected systems include various Windows Server and client versions, highlighting the importance of prompt security updates.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27520

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 x64-based Systems 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27520

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25273

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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