Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-29837
Published: May 13, 2025 / Updated: May 22, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109115
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29837
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Process Activation. A local user can disclose sensitive information on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-29837
Install updates from vendor's website.