CVE-2025-21224

Summary

CVE-2025-21224 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted printer job to an affected system, allowing them to execute arbitrary code with system privileges. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security implications, including data theft or unauthorized system access. Users are advised to apply the available Microsoft patch as soon as possible to mitigate this threat. Failure to do so could put sensitive data and the entire network at risk.

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