Microsoft Windows Server 2012 up to Server 2022 23H2 Remote Desktop Services sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 up to Server 2022 23H2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Remote Desktop Services. The manipulation results in sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-24045. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 up to Server 2022 23H2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Remote Desktop Services. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-591. The product stores sensitive data in memory that is not locked, or that has been incorrectly locked, which might cause the memory to be written to swap files on disk by the virtual memory manager. This can make the data more accessible to external actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The weakness was presented 03/11/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-24045. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 07/03/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232622 (KB5053887: Windows Server 2012 R2 Security Update (March 2025)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (232622). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.1
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory
CWE: CWE-591 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 232622
Nessus Name: KB5053887: Windows Server 2012 R2 Security Update (March 2025)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24045 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24045
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299328

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2025 18:35
Updated: 07/03/2025 17:25
Changes: 03/11/2025 18:35 (25), 03/11/2025 18:36 (10), 03/11/2025 18:39 (34), 03/12/2025 02:01 (2), 07/03/2025 17:25 (12)
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