CVE-2025-62472: Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

54 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8688
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8688
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6691
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6691
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6345
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7392
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8688
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4467
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.7392

Event History

Dec 9, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62472?

CVE-2025-62472 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62472?

To fix CVE-2025-62472, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected operating system.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-62472?

CVE-2025-62472 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, and various versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

4

Can CVE-2025-62472 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-62472 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-62472?

Currently, the best response to CVE-2025-62472 is to apply the available security updates from Microsoft rather than relying on a workaround.

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