cve-2025-29973

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CVE-2025-29973 is a confirmed elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Azure File Sync, affecting hybrid Windows infrastructures that bridge on-premises servers with Azure file storage. The flaw allows an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges on systems running the service. Published in mid-May 2025, it carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 with high attack complexity. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the vulnerability's technical details, exploitability profile, and mitigation strategies, emphasizing the importance of access control and timely patch management for enterprise cloud security.

  1. Azure File Sync EoP: Hybrid Windows Security Guide

    Microsoft has confirmed an elevation-of-privilege flaw in Azure File Sync that can allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on systems running the service — a serious risk for hybrid infrastructures that bridge on‑premises Windows servers and Azure file storage. Public...
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  2. Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-29973: Azure File Sync Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    In the ongoing race to secure enterprise cloud infrastructure, vulnerabilities remain an ever-present threat—no matter how robust or well-resourced the platform. Microsoft Azure, a leading public cloud service, is not immune. Recently, the discovery and disclosure of CVE-2025-29973—a local...
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