SB2025011490 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft COM for Windows 



SB2025011490 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft COM for Windows

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2025011490
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21281)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft COM for Windows. local user can gain elevated privilege on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.