Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 MapUrlToZone resolution of path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component MapUrlToZone. Executing a manipulation can lead to resolution of path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-21189. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component MapUrlToZone. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resolution of path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-41. The product is vulnerable to file system contents disclosure through path equivalence. Path equivalence involves the use of special characters in file and directory names. The associated manipulations are intended to generate multiple names for the same object. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 01/14/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-21189. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/14/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resolution of path
CWE: CWE-41
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/14/2025 🔍
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02/12/2025 +29 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291664
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 01/14/2025 19:14
Updated: 02/12/2025 19:35
Changes: 01/14/2025 19:14 (23), 01/14/2025 19:15 (12), 01/14/2025 19:18 (34), 02/12/2025 19:35 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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