Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') 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 – < 4.80 | 4.80 |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2025-2003 Microsoft Office Produkte: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 9, 2025
- NCSC-2025-0278 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Office NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Sep 9, 2025
- MSRC-CVE-2025-55317 Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Sep 9, 2025
References
- Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch