CVE-2025-24045: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 vulnerability (CVSS 8.1)

Description

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7876

Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7009

Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3270

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1486

Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.3403

Remediation

Fixed in

Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.7876

Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.7009

Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.3270

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2≥ 10.0.25398.1486

Microsoft Windows Server 2025≥ 10.0.26100.3403

Patch & vendor advisories

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24045

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24045Vendor Advisory

Related CVEs

Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-24045 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-24045 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.33%.

How severe is CVE-2025-24045?

CVE-2025-24045 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24045?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24045?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.7876, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.7009, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.3270 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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