SB2025032196 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Edge Update Setup



SB2025032196 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Edge Update Setup

Published: March 21, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025032196
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29795)

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:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.