Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
view advisory published 2025-04-08
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describes (1)
Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-29801US | —OT elevated | — | ||
Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. | ||||
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references
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
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remediations (1)
- FixedMicrosoft AutoUpdate for Mac
4.78:Security Update:https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Check-for-Office-for-Mac-updates-automatically-bfd1e497-c24d-4754-92ab-910a4074d7c1
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Check-for-Office-for-Mac-updates-automatically-bfd1e497-c24d-4754-92ab-910a4074d7c1
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