CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-25008

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Published: Mar 11, 2025 | Modified: Mar 11, 2025
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

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

Weakness

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.

Potential Mitigations

  • Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
  • Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.

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