What is the severity of CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25008?

To fix CVE-2025-25008, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016.

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-25008?

Organizations using the affected versions of Windows Server without the security patches are at risk of exploitation due to CVE-2025-25008.

What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-25008

high

7.1

CWE

11/3/2025

31/3/2025

CVE-2025-25008: Windows Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )

<p>Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2025		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2025		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-25008 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25008?
CVE-2025-25008 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25008?
To fix CVE-2025-25008, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-25008?
CVE-2025-25008 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-25008?
Organizations using the affected versions of Windows Server without the security patches are at risk of exploitation due to CVE-2025-25008.
What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2025-25008?
CVE-2025-25008 can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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