SB2025011538 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows OLE
Published: January 15, 2025 Updated: January 20, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011538
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21298)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows OLE when handling RTF ibjects. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted email and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.