Critical SEVERITY — Vulnerability

CVE-2026-21525 — Microsoft Windows NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Remote Access Connection Manager contains a NULL pointer dereference that could allow an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.

Platform
Windows Server
CVE Record
CVE-2026-21525
Advisory
CISA-KEV
Published
10 February 2026
Views
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Primary source: Review the official advisory at nvd.nist.gov Kaynağa Git

Status

This vulnerability is listed in the catalog of vulnerabilities confirmed by CISA to be actively exploited. Not a theoretical risk — it is being used in the wild.

Description

Microsoft Windows Remote Access Connection Manager contains a NULL pointer dereference that could allow an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.

Details

  • Vendor: Microsoft
  • Product: Windows
  • Added to catalog: 2026-02-10

CISA-mandated actions

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  • Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-03-03
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