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CVE-2025-29800 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) that affects Windows users. This security flaw allows an attacker with local access to elevate their permissions, potentially gaining administrator-level control. The vulnerability highlights a critical oversight in MAU's privilege management, making it a serious concern for enterprise IT and security professionals. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, impact, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-29800, emphasizing the need for prompt patching and system hardening.
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    CVE-2025-29800: Microsoft AutoUpdate’s Serious Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) may work silently in the background, but its inner workings are about to make some noise—especially if you’re a Windows user who relies on its hassle-free patching process. Recently disclosed as CVE-2025-29800, this elevation of privilege vulnerability exposes a...
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