CVE-2025-21181
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.09%
Last modified
CVE-2025-21181 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20915 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.7785 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.6893 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5487 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5487 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4890 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4890 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3194 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.7785 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.6893 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3207 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1425 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.3194 | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21181Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-21181?
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2025-21181?
CVE-2025-21181 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21181?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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