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CVE-2025-49739 is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio. It stems from improper link resolution before file access (CWE-59), also known as a 'link following' flaw. This allows an unauthorized attacker to escalate privileges over a network. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, affected versions, and mitigation steps for CVE-2025-49739, helping users understand the risk and apply necessary security updates.
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    CVE-2025-49739: Critical Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio

    An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Visual Studio, designated as CVE-2025-49739. This flaw arises from improper link resolution before file access, commonly referred to as 'link following,' which could allow an unauthorized attacker to escalate privileges...
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