Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate by Microsoft
CVE-2025-29801

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2025

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac Unknown 0 < 4.78

References

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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