CVE-2025-21287
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 14, 2025
CWE ID 269
Summary
CVE-2025-21287 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows Installer. Attackers could exploit this flaw to gain administrative rights on a system, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized system modifications. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation during the installation process. Users are urged to apply the available patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft