May 2025: Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-29975 Published on May 13, 2025
Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software 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.
CVE-2025-29975 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-29975
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Affected Versions
Microsoft PC Manager:- Version 1.0.0 and below 3.16.1.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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