CVE-2025-21359: Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue Feb 11 2025(Updated: )
Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| 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 Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20915 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20915 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.7785 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.7785 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.6893 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.6893 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.5487 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.5487 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.4890 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22631.4890 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.26100.3194 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.7785 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.6893 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.3207 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.25398.1425 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | <10.0.26100.3194 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21359?
CVE-2025-21359 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21359?
To fix CVE-2025-21359, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.
Which Windows products are affected by CVE-2025-21359?
CVE-2025-21359 affects various versions of Windows including Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2019.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-21359?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-21359, so it's recommended to apply patches as soon as they are available.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-21359?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-21359 could allow an attacker to bypass security features and gain unauthorized access to the system.
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