How severe is CVE-2025-29971?

CVE-2025-29971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-29971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29971?

CVE-2025-29971 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29971?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-29971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14466.

When was CVE-2025-29971 published?

CVE-2025-29971 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29971

CVE-2025-29971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 58% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14466
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Published: 2025-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Web Threat Defense (WTD.sys) allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29971?: Out-of-bounds read in Web Threat Defense (WTD.sys) allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-29971?: CVE-2025-29971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-29971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29971?: CVE-2025-29971 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-29971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14466.
When was CVE-2025-29971 published?: CVE-2025-29971 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29971

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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