CVE-2025-21272

Summary

CVE-2025-21272 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows COM (Component Object Model) Servers. This issue permits an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information by sending a specially crafted request to the affected COM server. Successful exploitation could lead to the exposure of internal data or system configurations, potentially allowing further compromise of the targeted system. Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability, and it is highly recommended that affected systems be promptly patched. Failure to do so could leave organizations vulnerable to data theft or more sophisticated attacks.

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