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cve-2025-29795
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CVE-2025-29795 is a newly identified vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser. The flaw involves improper link resolution before file access, specifically a link-following issue that enables local privilege escalation. An authorized user with limited access could manipulate file links to gain higher system privileges. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, potential impact, and mitigation strategies for this security issue. Users share insights on how the vulnerability works and steps to protect systems, including applying Microsoft's security updates. The tag aggregates threads and posts focused on understanding and addressing CVE-2025-29795 within the context of Windows security and browser vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Edge, the ever-popular Chromium-based browser, is facing fresh scrutiny with a newly identified vulnerability—CVE-2025-29795. This flaw revolves around improper link resolution before file access, a misstep in the way Edge processes links (or “link following”) that paves the way for...