Cybersecurity Blog | RedLegg

Patch Tuesday - April 2025

Written by RedLegg Blog | 4/8/25 11:10 PM

*Important note: These are not the only vulnerabilities that were recently released; however, these are the vulnerabilities RedLegg has identified as critical and require immediate attention.

ACTIVELY EXPLOITED VULNERABILITY

 

Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

 

CVSS Score: 7.8 (High)
Identifier: CVE-2025-29824
Exploit or POC: Yes, this vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild.
Update: CVE-2025-29824 – Microsoft Security Advisory

Description: CVE-2025-29824 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated SYSTEM privileges. Notably, the RansomEXX ransomware group has exploited this vulnerability to deploy the PipeMagic backdoor, facilitating further malicious activities.

Mitigation Recommendation: Microsoft has released security updates addressing this vulnerability as part of the April 2025 Patch Tuesday. Administrators are strongly advised to apply these updates promptly to mitigate potential threats. For systems where immediate patching is not feasible, it is recommended to monitor for unusual activities associated with the CLFS driver and restrict access to critical systems. 

Note: Given the active exploitation of this vulnerability, immediate action is essential to safeguard systems against potential attacks. Regularly reviewing and applying security updates is vital to maintaining the integrity and security of your infrastructure. 

 

CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES

Microsoft Office

CVE-2025-27745

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Microsoft Office

CVE-2025-29791

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Microsoft Office

CVE-2025-27748

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Microsoft Office

CVE-2025-27749

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Microsoft Office Excel

CVE-2025-27752

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Remote Desktop Gateway Service

CVE-2025-27482

Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Remote Desktop Gateway Service

CVE-2025-27480

Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Windows Hyper-V

CVE-2025-27491

Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Windows LDAP - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

CVE-2025-26663

Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Windows LDAP - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

CVE-2025-26670

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical

Windows TCP/IP

CVE-2025-26686

Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical