CVE-2025-29968
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.62%
Last modified
CVE-2025-29968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | < 10.0.14393.8066 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7314 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3692 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1611 | — |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-29968?
Improper input validation in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-29968?
CVE-2025-29968 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29968?
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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