#VU107196 Link following in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-21204

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#VU107196 Link following in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-21204

Published: April 8, 2025 / Updated: April 25, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU107196
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21204
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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