CVE-2025-27480: Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2025
·
Updated

Use after free in Remote Desktop Gateway Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7969
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3453
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1551
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3775
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7136
10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3775
10.0.26100.3775
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7136
10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3453
10.0.20348.3453
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3453
10.0.20348.3453
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7969
10.0.14393.7969
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22523
6.3.9600.22523
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25423
6.2.9200.25423
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25423
6.2.9200.25423
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22523
6.3.9600.22523
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7969
10.0.14393.7969
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3775
10.0.26100.3775
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1551
10.0.25398.1551

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.7136Patch KB5055519
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.3775Patch KB5055523
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3453Patch KB5055526
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25423Patch KB5055581
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22523Patch KB5055557
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7969Patch KB5055521
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1551Patch KB5055527

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·11:43 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:47 PM
Apr 12, 2025
Known Exploited
11:50 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27480?

CVE-2025-27480 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27480?

To fix CVE-2025-27480, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.

3

What are the affected products for CVE-2025-27480?

CVE-2025-27480 affects multiple versions of Windows Server, including 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, and 2025.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-27480?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-27480 can execute arbitrary code on the affected system remotely.

5

Is CVE-2025-27480 exploited in the wild?

There is currently no confirmation that CVE-2025-27480 is being actively exploited in the wild, but it is recommended to remediate the vulnerability promptly.

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