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CVE-2019-25545

6.2 · MEDIUM

Terminal Services Manager 3.2.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the computer name field.

Published Mar 21, 2026CWE-787EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2019-25545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Terminal Services Manager 3.2.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the computer name field. Attackers can input a 5000-byte buffer of data into the 'Computer name or IP address' field during computer addition, causing a denial of service when the server entry is accessed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25545?

CVE-2019-25545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-25545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-25545?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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