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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-21281
CVE-2025-21281:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft COM for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21281) was disclosed on January 14, 2025. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
This elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows could allow an attacker to gain elevated system privileges if successfully exploited (MITRE CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available for affected systems including Windows 10 (versions 1507, 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (versions 22H2, 23H2, 24H2), and Windows Server versions 2012 through 2025 (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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