Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-29831

CVE-2025-29831:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2025-29831) was discovered in the Remote Desktop Gateway Service, disclosed on May 13, 2025. This security flaw affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server systems, allowing unauthorized attackers to execute code over a network (NVD, Wiz).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) and received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This scoring indicates that while the vulnerability requires high attack complexity and user interaction, it can be exploited remotely without privileges (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability poses significant risks to affected systems, with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. If successfully exploited, it could lead to complete system compromise through remote code execution (NVD, Wiz).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has addressed this vulnerability by releasing security updates as part of their May 2025 Patch Tuesday. Organizations are strongly recommended to apply these patches immediately through Windows Update or their enterprise management tools (Wiz).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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