Windows Update Service Privilege Escalation

The vulnerability of the Windows Operating System Update Service lies in the improper handling of symbolic links during file access. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges to a system-level level by performing operations such as deleting, moving, or renami...

CVE-2025-48799

Improper link resolution before file access 'link following' in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally...

CVE-2025-48799

Improper link resolution before file access 'link following' in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally...

2025-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x86-based Systems (KB5062554)

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer...

CVE-2025-48799 Windows Update Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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CVE-2025-48799 Windows Update Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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CVE-2025-48799

CVE-2025-48799 is an Elevation of Privilege flaw in Windows Update Service (wuauserv) described as: improper link resolution before file access ('link following') can allow an authorized local attacker to elevate to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM when Windows 10/11 systems have at least two drives and Stora...

Exploit for Link Following in Microsoft

Description This is PoC for CVE-2025-48799, an elevation of pr...

Windows Update Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access 'link following' in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally...

AMD: CVE-2024-36357 Transient Scheduler Attack in L1 Data Queue

The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in certain processor models offered by AMD. The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update. This CVE is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protecti...

June 10, 2025—KB5060842 (OS Build 26100.4349) for Windows

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June 10, 2025—KB5060526 (OS Build 20348.3807)

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June 10, 2025—KB5060118 (OS Build 25398.1665)

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AMD: CVE-2025-36357 Transient Scheduler Attack in L1 Data Queue

The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in certain processor models offered by AMD. The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update. This CVE is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protecti...

AMD: CVE-2024-36350 Transient Scheduler Attack in Store Queue

The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in certain processor models offered by AMD. The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update. This CVE is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protecti...

CVE-2025-48799: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Improper link resolution before file access 'link following' in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally...

Microsoft Windows Update 后置链接漏洞

Microsoft Windows Update is a program update service from Microsoft Corporation USA. A backlink vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Update. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges. The following products and versions are affected:Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit...

2025-06 Dynamic Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems (KB5060533)

ComponentUpdate: A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft...

2025-06 Dynamic Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x86-based Systems (KB5060533)

ComponentUpdate: A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft...

2025-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems (KB5060533)

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer...