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cve-2025-49685
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CVE-2025-49685 is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Search Service, caused by a use-after-free condition in the Microsoft Windows Search Component. This flaw allows authorized attackers to locally escalate privileges, potentially gaining unauthorized control over affected Windows systems. The vulnerability affects the core file indexing and retrieval service, posing significant security risks. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details, impact, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-49685, helping users understand and address this security issue.
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49685, has been discovered in the Windows Search Service, posing significant risks to Windows users. This flaw allows authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally, potentially leading to unauthorized control over affected...
cve-2025-49685
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