Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-29801 CVE-2025-29800 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-276 CWE-269 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU107251
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29801
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft AutoUpdate for Mac: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29801
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper privilege management
EUVDB-ID: #VU107252
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29800
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft AutoUpdate for Mac: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29800
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
