SB20250211112 - Link following in Microsoft Windows Setup Files Cleanup
Published: February 11, 2025 Updated: March 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250211112
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21419)
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:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Setup Files Cleanup. A local user can gain elevated privileges and delete target files.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.