CVE-2025-21368

Summary

CVE-2025-21368 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Digest Authentication feature. An attacker can exploit this weakness by sending a specially crafted response to a server during Digest Authentication exchanges, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code on the targeted system. Successful exploitation could lead to serious consequences, such as unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. Users are encouraged to apply the relevant Microsoft security patches promptly to mitigate this risk.

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