SB2025011467 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Installer

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SB2025011467 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Installer

Published: January 14, 2025 Updated: March 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025011467
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21331)

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Installer. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.


2) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21287)

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Windows Installer. A local user can escalate privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References