CVE-2025-21281: Microsoft COM for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
Microsoft COM for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20890 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20890 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.5371 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.5371 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.4751 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22631.4751 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.26100.2894 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.3091 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.25398.1369 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | <10.0.26100.2894 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21281?
CVE-2025-21281 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21281?
To fix CVE-2025-21281, apply the appropriate patches from Microsoft for your specific version of Windows.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2025-21281?
CVE-2025-21281 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
Can CVE-2025-21281 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-21281 requires local access to exploit, as it involves elevation of privilege capabilities.
What are the consequences of an exploit for CVE-2025-21281?
Exploiting CVE-2025-21281 could allow an attacker to gain elevated permissions on the affected system.
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