SB2025040896 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows TCP/IP
Published: April 8, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040896
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26686)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling DHCPv6 replies. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted DHCPv6 reply with a fake IPv6 address and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires a user to initiate a connection to send a DHCPv6 request.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.