SB2025040959 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio



SB2025040959 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio

Published: April 9, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025040959
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29803)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner within Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio. A remote user can place a specially crafted .dll file and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.