CVE-2025-49735

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.06%

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CVE-2025-49735 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8148
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7434
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3807
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1665
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4349

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49735?
Use after free in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-49735?
CVE-2025-49735 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49735?
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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Source: NVD / NIST