Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 9
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Microsoft Windows_11_23h2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
|
— |
10.0.22631.7582
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Microsoft Windows_11_23h2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
|
— |
10.0.22631.7582
|
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Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
|
— |
10.0.26100.9445
|
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Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
|
— |
10.0.26100.9445
|
|
Microsoft Windows_11_25h2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
|
— |
10.0.26200.9445
|
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Microsoft Windows_11_25h2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
|
— |
10.0.26200.9445
|
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Microsoft Windows_11_26h1
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
|
— |
10.0.28000.2954
|
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Microsoft Windows_11_26h1
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
|
— |
10.0.28000.2954
|
|
Microsoft Windows_Server_2025
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
10.0.26100.33438
|