CVE-2025-26641

Summary

CVE-2025-26641 denotes a vulnerability in Windows Cryptographic Services, where an attacker can trigger uncontrolled resource consumption, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition over a network. By manipulating specific cryptographic operations, an unauthorized user can cause the affected system to exhaust resources, ultimately making it unresponsive or inaccessible to legitimate users. This issue poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments, as it can impact system availability and potentially disrupt critical business processes. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability, and organizations are urged to apply it promptly to mitigate the risk.

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