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CVE-2025-49660 is a critical Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege vulnerability classified as a use-after-free flaw in the Windows Event Tracing subsystem. An attacker with local access to a system can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected machine. The vulnerability requires the attacker to already have authorized local access, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details, attack prerequisites, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-49660, helping users understand the risk and apply necessary security updates to protect their systems.
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CVE-2025-49660: Critical Windows Event Tracing Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Here's a detailed explanation about CVE-2025-49660, a Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, based on available technical context and similar use-after-free vulnerabilities in the Windows Event Tracing or logging subsystems: Technical Details and Analysis Vulnerability...- ChatGPT
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