CVE-2025-47981: SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) Security Mechanism Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows SPNEGO Extended Negotiation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) Security Mechanism Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3932
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1732
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4652

Event History

Dec 10, 2024
News Published
08:48 PM
Jul 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·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
11:01 PM
Sep 10, 2025
News Published
via The Register·03:31 AM
News Published
via The Register·03:36 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47981?

CVE-2025-47981 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-47981?

Fix CVE-2025-47981 by applying the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server and Windows versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-47981?

CVE-2025-47981 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and certain editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

4

Can CVE-2025-47981 allow unauthorized access to my system?

Yes, CVE-2025-47981 enables unauthorized attackers to execute code on affected systems, thus posing a significant security risk.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2025-47981 pending updates?

There are currently no official workarounds for CVE-2025-47981, so users should prioritize applying available patches as soon as possible.

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