CVE-2025-21205
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.17%
Last modified
CVE-2025-21205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Telephony Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Telephony Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20978 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.7969 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7136 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5737 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5737 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5189 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5189 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3775 | — |
| 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 | < 10.0.14393.7969 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7136 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3453 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1551 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.3775 | — |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-21205?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Telephony Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-21205?
CVE-2025-21205 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21205?
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.
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