FKIE_CVE-2025-59241

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2025-10-14 17:16 - Updated: 2025-10-17 15:18
Severity ?
7.8 (High) - CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
References
secure@microsoft.comhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
microsoft windows_11_24h2 *
microsoft windows_11_25h2 *
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