CVE-2025-21338: GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Office for Universal | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Office for iOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel for Mac | ||
| Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel for Mac | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Office for Mac OS X | ||
| Microsoft 365 for Android | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| microsoft office iphone os | <2.93.24123014 | |
| Microsoft Office for Universal | <16.0.14326.22175 | |
| Microsoft Office for Android | <16.0.18429.20000 | |
| Microsoft Office | <16.93.25011212 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2021 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2024 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20890 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20890 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7699 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.6775 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.5371 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.5371 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.4751 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | <10.0.22631.4751 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition | <10.0.26100.2894 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =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 23H2 | <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-2025-21338?
CVE-2025-21338 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21338?
To fix CVE-2025-21338, apply the relevant security updates or patches provided by Microsoft for your affected software.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-21338?
CVE-2025-21338 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10 (22H2, 21H2), Windows 11 (23H2, 22H2, 24H2), and several Windows Server versions.
Can CVE-2025-21338 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-21338 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What types of software are impacted by CVE-2025-21338?
CVE-2025-21338 impacts Microsoft Windows operating systems and some versions of Microsoft Office.
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