Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

INFO

Published Date :

2025-09-09T17:01:07.872Z

Last Modified :

2026-02-26T17:48:56.092Z

Source :

microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-55317 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Microsoft
  • Autoupdate
REFERENCES

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URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-55317 cve-icon cve-icon
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