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CVE-2025-47981

Microsoft Windows 10 1507 buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 41.1%
  1. Published8 Jul 2025

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows SPNEGO Extended Negotiation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3932
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1732
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4652

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.7558

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-47981 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-47981 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 41.1%.

How severe is CVE-2025-47981?

CVE-2025-47981 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 41.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-47981?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47981?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21073, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8246, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7558 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.