CVE-2025-21405— Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Visual Studio是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款开发工具套件系列产品，也是一个基本完整的开发工具集，它包括了整个软件生命周期中所需要的大部分工具。 Microsoft Visual Studio存在访问控制错误漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege EscalationAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | 17.12.0< 17.12.4 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-21405
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
访问控制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Visual Studio 访问控制错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Visual Studio是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款开发工具套件系列产品，也是一个基本完整的开发工具集，它包括了整个软件生命周期中所需要的大部分工具。 Microsoft Visual Studio存在访问控制错误漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | 17.12.0 ~ 17.12.4 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2025-21405 (1)
Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2025-01-14 · 157 CVEs total
| CVE-2025-21298 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21311 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows NTLM V1 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21307 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Reliable Multicast Transport Driver (RMCAST) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21292 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21266 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21282 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21293 | 8.8 HIGH | Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21291 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Direct Show Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21302 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21303 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21306 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21176 | 8.8 HIGH | .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21178 | 8.8 HIGH | Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21273 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21223 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21240 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21238 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21417 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21245 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-21409 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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