SB2025011522 - Remote code execution in Microsoft BranchCache
Published: January 15, 2025 Updated: March 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011522
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21296)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in BranchCache. A remote attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.