What is the severity of CVE-2025-21372?

CVE-2025-21372 has been rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21372?

To mitigate CVE-2025-21372, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21372?

CVE-2025-21372 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 version 24H2.

Can CVE-2025-21372 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-21372 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected system is not patched.

What is the impact of CVE-2025-21372?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-21372 may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-21372

high

7.8

CWE

416

EPSS

0.059%

14/1/2025

21/2/2025

CVE-2025-21372: Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )

Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2025		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 11	=24H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2025		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 11	=24H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition	<10.0.26100.2894
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2	<10.0.25398.1369
Microsoft Windows Server 2025	<10.0.26100.2894

Remedy

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21372

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21372 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21372?
CVE-2025-21372 has been rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21372?
To mitigate CVE-2025-21372, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21372?
CVE-2025-21372 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 version 24H2.
Can CVE-2025-21372 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-21372 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected system is not patched.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-21372?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-21372 may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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