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createrestricteddirectory
About this tag
The createrestricteddirectory tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the CreateRestrictedDirectory function, particularly in the context of security vulnerabilities and mitigations. Recent content includes a thread about a local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-43715) in SIMOTION NSIS setup components on Windows, where improper use of directory creation functions can allow unprivileged users to escalate to SYSTEM. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and security researchers dealing with Windows installation security, privilege escalation risks, and secure directory creation practices.
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) code used inside several SIMOTION setup components contains a local privilege‑escalation flaw that Siemens and U.S. cyber authorities have republished as a coordinated advisory, warning that installing affected SIMOTION Tools on Windows can allow an...