GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2025-21338

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-21338?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in GDI+ that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. This may occur when a user opens a specially crafted image file. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow attackers to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To mitigate the risk, users are advised to ensure their software is up-to-date and to implement appropriate security measures.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Office for Android Unknown 16.0.1 < 16.0.18429.20000

Microsoft Office for iOS Unknown 2.0.0 < 2.93.24123014

Microsoft Office for Mac Unknown 1.0.0 < 16.93.25011212

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-21338 : GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Products