Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2025-25008

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2016
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Summary

An issue in Microsoft Windows allows authorized users to exploit improper link resolution before file access, known as link following. This vulnerability grants attackers the ability to elevate their privileges locally, potentially enabling them to execute unauthorized commands and access restricted information within the system. Organizations using affected versions of Windows should take immediate actions to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876

Windows Server 2016 x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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