Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate by Microsoft

CVE-2025-29801

What is CVE-2025-29801?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate allows an authorized attacker to exploit incorrect default permissions, potentially granting them higher-level access to the system. This flaw could enable local attackers to execute malicious actions under elevated permissions, posing a significant risk to system integrity. Users are urged to apply the latest patches and follow security best practices to mitigate potential threats.

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