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Microsoft AutoUpdate Vulnerability Lets Attackers Escalate to Root on macOS via Symlink Tricks
Microsoft has disclosed a fresh local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in its Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) agent that allows an attacker with an existing foothold on a macOS machine to escalate to...
CVE-2025-47968: Microsoft AutoUpdate Flaw Exposes Privilege Escalation Risks
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-47968) in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) has been uncovered, exposing systems to privilege escalation attacks due to improper input validation. This flaw, affecting...
Critical Microsoft AutoUpdate Flaw (CVE-2025-29800): Privilege Escalation Risk Explained
In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the very tools designed to protect us can sometimes become vectors for attack—a paradox starkly illustrated by CVE-2025-29800, a critical...
Critical Microsoft AutoUpdate Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29801) Exposes Privilege Escalation Risk
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in Microsoft's AutoUpdate mechanism has sent ripples through the Windows ecosystem, exposing a critical privilege escalation flaw that could allow attackers...
Local attackers can exploit CVE-2025-24036 for system-level access on Windows and macOS.
CVE-2025-24036: Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate Explained A newly discovered critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-24036) in Microsoft AutoUpdate has raised significant concerns among...
CVE-2025-21360: Critical Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate
A newly discovered security vulnerability (CVE-2025-21360) in Microsoft AutoUpdate poses a serious threat to Windows and macOS systems, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges through a flawed...
Critical Microsoft AutoUpdate Flaw CVE-2024-43492: Privilege Escalation Risks & Mitigation
In the constantly shifting landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities in trusted software components often serve as stark reminders of the fragility of digital ecosystems. The discovery of...