{"id":64313,"date":"2025-08-25T20:24:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:24:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-03T03:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:47:06","slug":"cve-2025-50164-heap-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-windows-rras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-50164-heap-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-windows-rras\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-50164: Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Windows RRAS<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity landscape is under constant threat with new vulnerabilities being discovered frequently. One such vulnerability that has been recently identified is the CVE-2025-50164, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). This vulnerability can be exploited by an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network, potentially leading to severe consequences such as system<\/a> compromise or data leakage.
\nThe severity of this vulnerability<\/a> lies in the fact that RRAS is a widely used service, part of many Windows servers, and thus, a successful exploit could potentially affect a large number of systems. This vulnerability underscores the need for regular patching and maintaining a strong security posture.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-50164
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 8.0)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and potential data leakage<\/a><\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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