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cve-2025-49723
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CVE-2025-49723 is a security vulnerability in the Windows StateRepository API, a system component that persists application and system state information across sessions. The flaw involves a missing authorization check that allows a locally authenticated attacker to tamper with files and escalate privileges. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight the technical details of the vulnerability, including a CVE-number mismatch in public reporting that administrators should note before applying patches. The tag covers patch guidance, security implications, and practical tips for mitigating the risk. Content focuses on the specific vulnerability, its impact on Windows systems, and steps to secure affected environments.
Microsoft’s Security Update Guide entry for the StateRepository API points to a missing authorization check that can be abused by a locally authorized attacker to tamper with files and escalate privileges — but there’s an important CVE-number mismatch in public reporting that every admin must...
The Windows StateRepository API is a critical component within the Windows operating system, responsible for managing and maintaining the state of various applications and system components. Its primary function is to ensure that applications retain their state information, facilitating a...
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