CVE-2025-21224
published 2025-01-14CVE-2025-21224: Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP352high8.1CVSS 3.1
AVNACHPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
1.84%
76.1th percentile
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
31 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5371 | 10.0.19044.5371 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5371 | 10.0.19045.5371 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.5371 | 10.0.19044.5371 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5371 | 10.0.19045.5371 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4751 | 10.0.22621.4751 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4751 | 10.0.22631.4751 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.2894 | 10.0.26100.2894 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.4751 | 10.0.22621.4751 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4751 | 10.0.22631.4751 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4751 | 10.0.22631.4751 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.2894 | 10.0.26100.2894 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.3091 | 10.0.20348.3091 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3091 | 10.0.20348.3091 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1369 | 10.0.25398.1369 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.2894 | 10.0.26100.2894 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.2894 | 10.0.26100.2894 |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_23h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.1HIGH
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Microsoft
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-01-14·CVSS 8.1
CVE-2025-21224 [HIGH] CWE-591 Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker could send a specially crafted print task to a shared vulnerable Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service across a network. Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution on the server.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.
Line Printer Daemon Service (LPD): Line Printer Daemon Service (LPD)
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Rele
GHSA
GHSA-v4f3-8wwc-j9x2: Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-01-14
CVE-2025-21224 [HIGH] CWE-416 GHSA-v4f3-8wwc-j9x2: Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 8 zero-days, 159 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-01-14·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 8 zero-days, 159 flaws
## Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 8 zero-days, 159 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
40 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
14 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
58 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
24 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
20 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
5 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the Windows 11 KB5050009 & KB5050021 cumulative updates and the Windows 10 KB5048652 cumulative update.
## Three actively exploited zero-day disclosed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes three actively exploited and five publicly exposed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Microsoft classifies a zero-day flaw as one that is publicly disclosed or actively exploited while no offi
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, January 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-01-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, January 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for January 2025
Adobe Patches for January 2025
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in January Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in January Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Happy New Year! As the calendar turns to January 2025, Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of 2025 has arrived. From zero-days to critical vulnerabilities, here’s what deserves your attention. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been patched.
## Microsoft Patch Tu
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, January 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-01-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, January 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for January 2025
- Adobe Patches for January 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in January Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in January Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Happy New Year! As the calendar turns to January 2025, Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of 2025 has arrived. From zero-days to critical vulnerabilities, here’s what deserves your attention. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been patched.
## Micro
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21224https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-21224-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-windows-line-printer-daemon-service-detection-scripthttps://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-21224-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-windows-line-printer-daemon-service-mitigation-script
2025-01-14
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