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1 vulnerability found for Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac by Microsoft

CVE-2025-55317 (GCVE-0-2025-55317)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2025-09-09 17:01
Modified
2025-11-21 18:18
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Impacted products
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