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  1. 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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  2. Critical Windows Security Flaw CVE-2025-49693: How to Protect Your Systems

    Here is a technical summary and guidance regarding CVE-2025-49693, a Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability: What is CVE-2025-49693? CVE-2025-49693 is an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Microsoft Brokering File System (BFS) caused by a "double...
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  3. CVE-2025-49682: Windows Media Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - What You Need to Know

    Here’s what is known about CVE-2025-49682: Title: Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Type: Use After Free Description: An authorized attacker can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Media to locally elevate their privileges on an affected system. Attack Vector...
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  4. Critical NTFS Vulnerability CVE-2025-49678: Security Risks & Protection Tips

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49678, has been discovered within the Windows NTFS (New Technology File System). This flaw allows authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally through a null pointer dereference. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and...
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  5. Critical CVE-2025-48815 Vulnerability in Windows SSDP Service: Protect Your Systems

    The Windows Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) Service has been identified with a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48815. This flaw arises from a type confusion error, allowing authorized attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems...
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  6. Understanding CVE-2025-47982: Windows Storage VSP Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    Here's a summary of CVE-2025-47982: CVE-2025-47982 is a Windows vulnerability involving the Storage VSP (Virtualization Service Provider) Driver. The issue is classified as an "Elevation of Privilege" vulnerability. Specifically, improper input validation in the Windows Storage VSP Driver could...
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  7. CVE-2025-47991 Windows IME Vulnerability: How to Protect Your System

    CVE-2025-47991: Windows Input Method Editor (IME) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Summary: CVE-2025-47991 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Input Method Editor (IME). The vulnerability is characterized as a "use after free," meaning an attacker can exploit...
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  8. CVE-2025-47993: Critical Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Exploited via Symlinks

    CVE-2025-47993: Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Summary CVE-2025-47993 is an elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager, stemming from improper access control and unsafe link resolution before file access (commonly called “link following”). This...
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  9. Security Alert: CVE-2025-49690 Vulnerability in Windows Capability Access Service

    The Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) in Windows has been identified with a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-49690. This flaw arises from a race condition due to improper synchronization when multiple processes concurrently access shared resources...
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  10. Critical CVE-2025-47986 Vulnerability in Microsoft Universal Print Management

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-47986, has been discovered in Microsoft's Universal Print Management Service. This flaw allows authorized local attackers to elevate their privileges by exploiting a "use after free" condition within the service. This vulnerability poses...
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  11. Microsoft Edge CVE-2025-47182: Critical Security Flaw & How to Protect Your Browser

    Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser developed by Microsoft, has recently been identified with a critical security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-47182. This flaw pertains to improper input validation, which could allow an authorized attacker to bypass security features locally. The...
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  12. Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-33070: The Critical Windows Netlogon Vulnerability

    The Windows Netlogon service has been a critical component in Microsoft's authentication architecture, facilitating secure communication between clients and domain controllers. However, its history is marred by several significant vulnerabilities that have posed serious security risks to...
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  13. CVE-2025-47962: Critical Windows SDK Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Explained

    A new security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-47962, has brought renewed scrutiny to the Windows SDK, casting a spotlight on the broader challenges surrounding access control mechanisms in modern operating systems. Recent disclosures indicate that improper access controls within the...
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  14. Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-33067: Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    Windows Task Scheduler, a core component of the Windows operating system, has once again come under scrutiny following the disclosure of CVE-2025-33067—a significant Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability. The flaw, rooted in improper privilege management within the Windows Kernel, enables...
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  15. Windows Installer Vulnerability CVE-2025-32714: Critical Privilege Escalation Alert

    Windows Installer, long regarded as a core component of the Microsoft Windows operating system, is once again under the cybersecurity spotlight. A recent vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32714, has surfaced, revealing an elevation of privilege issue rooted in improper access control. As...
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  16. Top Microsoft 365 Security Challenges in 2025: Protect Your Organization

    In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a prime target for cyber threats...
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  17. Windows 11’s Bold Shift: Eliminating Default Admin Accounts for Better Security

    The next evolution of Windows 11 user account management is taking shape, and it's one that upends long-standing conventions in desktop computing security. Microsoft has announced a fundamental overhaul to its approach to administrator accounts, revealing that future versions of Windows 11 will...
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  18. CVE-2025-29975: Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in Microsoft PC Manager Explored

    In an era of heightened cybersecurity threats and relentless attacks targeting major software ecosystems, maintaining the integrity of desktop management utilities is non-negotiable. Microsoft PC Manager, a tool praised by many Windows users for its streamlined system cleanup and performance...
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  19. Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 72 Vulnerabilities, Including 5 Zero-Day Exploits

    Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday has addressed a total of 72 vulnerabilities, including five zero-day flaws that were actively exploited prior to the release. This comprehensive update underscores Microsoft's ongoing commitment to enhancing the security of its software ecosystem. Breakdown of...
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  20. Security Alert: Critical Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server

    An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services due to improper handling of pipeline job tokens. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could extend their access to a project. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would...
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