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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2025-29828

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.5472
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.5472
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.4270
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3745
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1665
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4270

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-401

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-29828?

CVE-2025-29828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-29828?

CVE-2025-29828 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-29828?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2.