CVE-2025-25008

Summary

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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
MicrosoftWindows Server 201610.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 201910.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 202210.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3328affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)10.0.25398.0 < 10.0.25398.1486affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 202510.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-59: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References