#VU107252 Improper privilege management in Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac - CVE-2025-29800

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107252

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac: All versions

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29800

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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.