#VU102641 Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-21227 

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#VU102641 Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-21227

Published: January 14, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU102641
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21227
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Windows Digital Media. An authenticated attacker with physical access can plug in a malicious USB drive, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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