Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2025-25003
CVE-2025-24998
CWE-ID CWE-427
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU105522

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-25003

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner in Visual Studio. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 16.1 - 17.10.11 17.10.11

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-25003


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU105523

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24998

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 15.9 - 17.10.11 17.10.11

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-24998


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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