SB2025040911 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU)
Published: April 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040911
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29801)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
2) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29800)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). A local user can escalate privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.