Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate
CVE-2025-21360

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Autoupdate For Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate allows attackers to exploit the software to gain elevated privileges on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of files or settings, posing serious security risks for users. Quick remediation and system updates are essential to mitigate potential attacks leveraging this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac Unknown 0 < 4.76

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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