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CVE-2026-21525

Microsoft Windows NULL Pointer Dereference

6.2 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 4.87%
  1. Published10 Feb 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2026
  3. Remediation due3 Mar 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Remote Access Connection Manager contains a NULL pointer dereference that could allow an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.

Added to KEV: 10 Feb 2026Federal remediation due: 3 Mar 2026

Description

Null pointer dereference in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.6649
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.7781
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.7781
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4711
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.2149
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32313

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.6937
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.6937
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.6649
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.7781
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2≥ 10.0.26200.7781
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.8868
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.8389
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.4711

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-21525 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-21525 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-21525?

CVE-2026-21525 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 4.87% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-21525?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21525?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8868, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.8389, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19044.6937 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.