Impact
A flaw in Windows Schannel permits an unauthorized attacker to forge TLS connections over a network, enabling spoofing of server identities. The vulnerability allows the attacker to impersonate a trusted endpoint without proper authorization. The impact can lead to interception or manipulation of secure communications, compromising confidentiality and integrity of transmitted data.
Affected Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2; Windows 11 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H2, 26H1; Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 editions, including server‑core installations.
Risk and Exploitability
The vulnerability is graded CVSS 9, indicating critical severity. Its EPSS score is below 1%, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV. The exploit requires only network access and can be executed remotely; no specialized privilege or local access is needed. An attacker can craft a malicious Schannel handshake to spoof a server over the network.
OpenCVE Enrichment