Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | — | 2026-01 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows Server 2025, version 24H2 (KB5073379)2026-01 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 11, version 25H2 (KB5074109)2026-01 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5074109) | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 |
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