Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 link following

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5.7$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Microsoft Windows Server 2016/Server 2019/Server 2022/Server 2022 23H2/Server 2025. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes link following. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-25008. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows Server 2016/Server 2019/Server 2022/Server 2022 23H2/Server 2025 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

The weakness was released 03/11/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-25008. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/02/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.1
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.1
CNA Vector (Microsoft): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/11/2025 🔍
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07/02/2025 +112 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-25008 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-25008
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299371

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2025 18:59
Updated: 07/02/2025 04:50
Changes: 03/11/2025 18:59 (33), 03/11/2025 19:02 (4), 03/11/2025 19:03 (31), 07/02/2025 04:50 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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