CVE-2025-24045: Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
·
Updated

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3270
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3403

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:24 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:29 AM
Known Exploited
01:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-24045 on Windows Remote Desktop Services?

CVE-2025-24045 allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network due to sensitive data being stored in improperly locked memory.

2

Which versions of Windows Server are affected by CVE-2025-24045?

CVE-2025-24045 affects Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, including Server Core installations.

3

What is the recommended fix for CVE-2025-24045?

Applying the relevant security patches available from Microsoft is the recommended fix for CVE-2025-24045.

4

How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-24045?

Organizations can mitigate risks by ensuring that their Windows Server installations are updated with the latest security patches.

5

Is CVE-2025-24045 considered a high-severity vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2025-24045 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution by unauthorized attackers.

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