Advisory Details

August 26th, 2025

TeamViewer Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

ZDI-25-872
ZDI-CAN-27129

CVE ID CVE-2025-44002
CVSS SCORE 6.1, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS TeamViewer
AFFECTED PRODUCTS TeamViewer
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of TeamViewer. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the TeamViewer service. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS TeamViewer has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2025-1003/
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-07-31 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-08-26 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-08-26 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT oriotie
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