Description
Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac | 4.0.0 – < 4.78 | 4.78 |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2025-0769 Microsoft Office: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 18, 2025
- NCSC-2025-0107 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Office NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Apr 8, 2025
- MSRC-CVE-2025-29801 Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Apr 8, 2025
References
- Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch